School principal

School principal

School principals oversee the operations and instructional leadership of primary and secondary schools. They supervise staff, set academic goals and build relationships with parents.

Also known as

Principal, head teacher, headmaster, deputy principal, primary school principal, secondary school principal

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular school hours but may work extra hours
  • Usually work in offices and classrooms
  • Need to lead others, solve problems and make decisions

Typical tasks

  • Manage teachers and other staff
  • Set learning goals for the school
  • Make sure rules and teaching standards are met
  • Check how well teaching programmes work
  • Support teachers’ professional development
  • Work with parents and the community
  • Hire and train teachers and staff
  • Review student progress and school results
  • Manage budgets and school resources
  • Keep schools safe and welcoming

Salary information

$118K-$190.3K
LowerMost commonUpper
$118K$136.1K-$172.3K$190.3K

Tips from AUT graduates

Professional registration

Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz

04 471 0852

https://teachingcouncil.nz/

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