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Leadership
Functions
Provides direction for the development of schools in keeping with the strategic plan of the Ministry of
Education.
Ensures quality standards by supervising, inspecting and evaluating the operation of schools.
Leads in professional development for principals and teachers through programme proposals, training
seminars and workshops.
Provides a rich resource of exemplary coaching, training and apprenticeship for teachers and school
administrators.
Administrative Management
Supervises the observance of the provisions of the Education Act and the Regulations pertaining to the
conduct of schools.
Arranges for:
the approval of school holidays that may be granted in accordance with the Regulations
Deals with all other matters of organisation, management and administration as may be referred to him
by the Minister.
Approves the use of government schools and compounds for non-educational purposes.
Teaching/Learning
Observes teachers’ classroom practices and provides feedback, when requested by principals.
Monitors the relevance of the curriculum with respect to the special needs and interests of students.
Internal/External Linkages
Represents the Permanent Secretary at recruitment interviews including those at the Teaching Service
Commission.
Establishes and maintains alliances with external agencies consistent with Ministry policies.
Physical/Financial
Supervises the effective management and use of physical and financial resources in schools.
Requisitions, stores and distributes materials/consumables to support curriculum delivery and janitorial
services in all primary schools.
Ensures the establishment and effective operation of student councils in all secondary schools.
Attends school functions and other special activities to supervise and support wholesome standards.
Organises a system of recognition and appreciation of good practice and long service of principals.