Head, academic department

Education managers plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the educational and administrative aspects of educational services, kindergartens, schools, service units, universities, colleges, faculties and departments in universities and other educational institutions.

• being responsible for applying state educational requirements;
• implementing systems and procedures to monitor the performance of secondary and higher education institutions and the admission of pupils and students;
• coordinating administrative and support activities related to the admission of learners and the provision of educational services;
• preparing budgets and being responsible for the lawful, purposeful and economical management of budget funds;
• leading and guiding teaching, academic and administrative staff and learners;
• evaluating the work of teachers and lecturers by visiting classrooms, observing teaching methods and assessing the degree to which learning material is mastered;
• promoting educational programmes and representing the educational service or institution to the general public;
• overseeing the maintenance of school buildings, facilities and equipment;
• developing and applying rules to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners and their teachers;
• developing methods and organising the raising of additional funds in cooperation with parents, community groups and sponsors;
• overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Director, college
• Dean
• Head, academic department
• Director, vocational training centre
• Head, department in education