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Educational Institution Manager
Occupation Code: 1345
Alternative titles: Head of School, Director of Studies, Headmaster/Headmistress, School Principal, Dean
Job description and duties
Educational Institution Managers are responsible for the teaching and learning carried out in Schools or Further and Higher Education Institutes through monitoring the teaching/lecturing staff. An Educational Institution Manager is typically expected to:
• Head the implementation and development of the educational programme
• Monitor the implementation of the School Development Plan
• Oversee the design, adjustment and evaluation of training tools, tests, curricula, training modules and plans
• Identify personnel needs and participate in the recruitment of new employees
• Mentor and provide professional support and guidance to teaching/lecturing staff, administrative staff and students
• Ensure that teaching/lecturing staff undergo the required training
• Mediate any interpersonal conflicts between staff
• Manage and coordinate administrative duties
• Control administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation and expenditure on supplies, equipment and
services
• Apply for funds and encourage participation
in EU projects and other projects
• Lead performance appraisal processes
Work environment
An Educational Institution Manager may work in a variety of educational settings including State, Independent or Church Schools or Further and Higher Education Institutes. The work is mainly office-based and Educational Institution Managers typically work on a full- time basis from Monday to Friday.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as an Educational Institution Manager in State and Church Schools or in a Further and Higher Education Institution, one must be a Teacher and have several years of teaching experience.
Number of employees (2017)
149
Share of foreigners (2017)
5%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+11%
Median Pay (per annum)
€25,200
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