Process: Criteria for promotion to a school leader position



For a teacher to be promoted to a school leader position, the following criteria may be applied:

Education

Years of service as a teacher

Integrity and adherence to Code of Conduct

Strategic, planning and organising skills

Able to manage school economy, budget and administration

Team-leader and motivational skills

Able to take decisions and initiative and assume responsibility

Good at mentoring, coaching and supervising teachers

Shows empathy and supports other, especially new, teachers

Able to cope with stress under pressure

Excellent subject knowledge

Excellent teaching skills

Engages with the community and parents

Engages in extra-curricular activities like sports

Cares for the school upkeep and environment

Maintains health and safety procedures at the school.