SENIOR PRINCIPAL T-SCALE 14
This is a promotional grade for administrators in secondary schools. The Senior Principal is the lead educator and accounting officer and is responsible for the operational management of the institution. He/she is also responsible for the development and implementation of education plans, policies, programmes and curriculum activities of the institution.
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Promotion to this grade will be competitive and subject to availability of vacancies in the establishment.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
To qualify for appointment to this grade, a teacher must:-
- have served as Principal/Deputy Principal I T-Scale 13 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- be a holder of Master’s Degree in a relevant area;
- have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and/or Performance Contracting process;
- have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
- have successfully undertaken the relevant (TPD) modules;
- have a valid Teaching Certificate;
- meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and viii. meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.
CHIEF PRINCIPAL T-SCALE 15
This is a promotional grade for administrators in secondary schools. The Chief Principal is the lead educator and accounting officer and is responsible for the operational management of the institution. He/she is also responsible for the development and implementation of education plans, policies, programmes and curriculum activities of the institution.
Read also: TSC Chief Principal (T-Scale 15) Salary 2024
Promotion to this grade will be competitive and subject to availability of vacancies in the establishment.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
To qualify for appointment to this grade, a teacher must:-
- have served as Senior Principal T-Scale 14 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- be a holder of Master’s Degree in a relevant area;
- have satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal and performance contracting process;
- have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
- have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules;
- have a valid Teaching Certificate;
- meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution; and viii. meet any other requirements deemed necessary by the Commission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRINCIPAL, SENIOR PRINCIPAL & CHIEF PRINCIPAL T-SCALES 13, 14 & 15
The duties of a teacher at this level shall be to:-
- prepare lesson plans, lesson notes, timetables, schemes of work and maintain academic standards in the school to ensure that the syllabus is covered in time for evaluation;
- teach the subjects of specialization to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes to learners;
- evaluate learners on subjects of specialisation and prepare them for national and other examinations;
- coordinate and provide guidance and counselling services to the teachers, non teaching staff and learners and instil norms and values for harmonious co existence;
- ensure proper discipline is maintained in the school by the teachers, non teaching staff and learners to create a conducive learning environment;
- supervise the interpretation and implementation of the curriculum and ensure teachers prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and other professional documents;
- ensure that the necessary instructional materials are sourced, availed and utilised by teachers and learners to support the curriculum implementation;
- oversee the requisition of stores and the proper maintenance of inventories to achieve accountability and optimal utilisation;
- promote harmonious relations and linkages between the school and stakeholders for instance the local community, parents and private sector organisations;
- introduce new ideas and programmes to ensure improvement in teaching and learning in the subjects of specialisation;
- embrace teamwork through collaborative planning and teaching to ensure consistency and improvement in curriculum delivery;
- serve as a role model and maintain learner discipline;
- interpret the curriculum in the school to ensure effective teaching and learning;
- oversee the organization of workshops/seminars/symposiums to share ideas to enhance performance;
- oversee implementation of remedial actions to support learners with performance gaps;
- ensure health, safety and security of learners;
- oversee prudent management of institutional resources;
- ensure that learners are adequately prepared, registered and presented for the national and other examinations;
- coordinate identification of an appropriate curriculum for the school to provide more opportunities for learners in the optional subjects offered in the curriculum;
- interpret and implement policy decisions on training, recruitment and deployment of non-teaching staff in compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
- promote the welfare of all staff and learners within the school for motivation, personal and professional growth;
- manage issues of succession in the school;
- serve as the accounting officer of the institution and ensure prudent utilisation of financial resources in the school;
- maintain the school’s physical facilities and upgrade the same on a regular basis;
- oversee procurement of goods and services, maintain all inventories and ensure availability of the necessary facilities and items;
- organize staff, Board of Management and parents meetings; xxvii. facilitate access and retention of learners in the school;
- serve as Secretary and advisor to the Board of Management; xxix. participate in coordination of institutional and national examinations; xxx. induct and mentor staff to promote professionalism and integrity in the institution; and
- any other duty as may be assigned.
