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Additionally, a qualification at MQF Level 7 in Education, Management or a relevant area is required. Training programmes include:
• Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Master of Arts in Catholic School Leadership (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
Entry requirements for Independent Schools or Further and Higher Education Institutes may vary.
Knowledge and skills
Educational Institution Managers are expected to have:
• Knowledge of different models of leadership and management in education
• An understanding of the policy context in which the education sector operates
• Knowledge of curriculum design and development
• The ability to design improvement strategies and knowledge of evaluation techniques
• The ability to understand and deal with issues of multiculturalism in educational settings
• Knowledge of budgeting and finance
• Leadership and personnel management
skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiating skills
• Conflict management skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills in English
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem analysis, problem solving skills and
decision making skills
• Time management skills and the ability to
work under pressure and adhere to tight
deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A passion for and commitment to education
• An interest in students’ learning
• Confidence
• Creativity
• Critical thinking skills
• Determination
• Drive
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Strong willed
• The ability to maintain order and discipline
Related career opportunities
• Education Officer
• Other Language Teachers
• Teacher
• Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
(TEFL)
• University and Higher Education Lecturer
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