Requirements, Responsibilities, And Interview Areas For Head Teachers’ Positions

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, developed two promotional grades for heads of Primary schools. This is contained in a Career Progression Guidelines Circular of 2018. The two headship grades for primary schools are Head Teacher (T-Scale 10) and Senior Head Teacher (T-Scale 11).

The Head Teacher (T- Scale 10) is a promotional grade for institutional administrators in primary schools. The Head Teacher is the lead educator and the accounting officer in the school. He/she is responsible for the provision of leadership in the implementation of the curriculum, educational policies, and programs.

He/she also leads in the development and implementation of the school’s strategy, work plans, and budgets, and supervises the operations of the school.

On the other hand, the Senior Headteacher (T-Scale 11) is a promotional grade for institutional administrators in primary schools. The Senior Head Teacher is the lead educator and the accounting officer in the school. He/she is responsible for the provision of leadership in the implementation of the curriculum, educational policies, and programs.

He/she also leads in the development and implementation of the school’s strategy, work plans, and budgets, and supervises the operations of the school.

On the other hand, the Senior Headteacher (T-Scale 11) is a promotional grade for institutional administrators in primary schools. The Senior Head Teacher is the lead educator and the accounting officer in the school.

He/she is responsible for the provision of leadership in the implementation of the curriculum, educational policies, and programs. He/she also leads in the development and implementation of the school’s strategy, work plans, and budgets, and supervises the operations of the school.

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Requirements For Appointment For Headteacher

According to the Career Progression Guidelines by TSC, to qualify for appointment to the grade of Head Teacher, a teacher must: –

1. Have served as Deputy Head Teacher II TSC Scale 9 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Be in possession of a Bachelor of Education degree in or its equivalent;
3. Have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process;
4. Have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules;
5. Have demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
6. Have a valid Teaching Certificate;
7. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
8. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.

Requirements For Appointment To Senior Headteacher

Similarly, to qualify for appointment to the grade of Senior Head Teacher, a teacher must:-

1. Have served as Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher I T-Scale 10 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Be in possession of a Bachelor of Education degree in or its equivalent;
3. Have a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process and/or performance contracting;
4. Have successfully undertaken the relevant (TPD) modules;
5. Have a valid Teaching Certificate;
6. Have demonstrated the ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
7. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
8. Meet any other requirement the Commission may deem necessary.

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Promotion to these grades is competitive and subject to the availability of vacancies in the establishment. Since the two grades are promotional, those wishing to hold them are first subjected to interviews by TSC.

The Commission shall advertise the available vacancies and applicants who shall be shortlisted would be subjected to interviews.

Duties And Responsibilities Of Headteachers, Senior Headteachers

Prepare lesson plans, lesson notes, timetables, and 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 specialization and prepare learners for national and other examinations;

Coordinate and provide guidance and counseling services to teachers, non-teaching staff, and learners and instill norms and values for harmonious coexistence;

Ensure proper discipline is maintained in the school by teachers, non-teaching staff, and learners to create a conducive environment for learning.

Supervise the interpretation and implementation of the curriculum, by ensuring teachers prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, and other professional documents.

Ensure that the necessary instructional materials are sourced, availed, and utilized by teachers and learners to support curriculum implementation.

Be in charge of stores, requisition, and proper maintenance of inventory for accountability and optimum utilization.

Promote harmonious relations and linkages between the school and stakeholders such as the local community, parents, and private se