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secondary school department head

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Secondary school department heads manage and supervise their assigned departments to ensure that students are instructed and supported in a safe learning environment. They work closely with the secondary school principal to lead and assist school staff and to optimise communication between school management and teachers, parents, and other districts and schools. They facilitating meetings, develop and review curriculum programmes, observe staff when the principal delegates this work, and assume shared responsibility with the principal for financial resource management.

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Competences
44
Groups
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Essential
22
Optional
22

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 7 competences

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instructional strategies

The techniques that instructors use to deliver lessons. The aim of these strategies is to make students become more involved in the learning process.

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learning technologies

The technologies and channels, including digital, to enhance learning.

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project management

The discipline of project management, the activities which comprise this area and the variables implied in it, such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.

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assessment processes

Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are used for varying purposes.

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curriculum objectives

The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.

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curriculum standards

The governmental policies concerning educational curricula and the approved curricula from specific educational institutions.

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secondary school procedures

The inner workings of a secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.

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Essential skills and competences 15 competences

Occupation specific

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manage secondary school department

Supervise and assess secondary school support practices, students' well-being and teachers' performance.

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assess the development of youth

Evaluate the different aspects of development needs of children and young people.

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identify process improvements

Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance, in order to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and streamline procedures.

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provide education management support

Support the management of an education institution by directly assisting in the managerial duties or by providing information and guidance from your area of expertise to simplify the managerial tasks.

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Cross-sector

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advise on teaching methods

Advise education professionals on the proper adaptation of curricula in lesson plans, classroom management, professional conduct as a teacher, and other activities and methods related to teaching.

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assess employees' capability levels

Evaluate the capabilities of employees by creating criteria and systematic testing methods for measuring expertise of individuals within an organisation.

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assist in the organisation of school events

Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.

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cooperate with education professionals

Communicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.

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guarantee students' safety

Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person’s supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.

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lead inspections

Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents and asking appropriate questions.

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liaise with educational staff

Communicate with the school staff such as teachers, teaching assistants, academic advisors, and the principal on issues relating to students' well-being. In the context of a university, liaise with the technical and research staff to discuss research projects and courses-related matters.

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present reports

Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

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provide feedback to teachers

Communicate with the teacher in order to provide them with detailed feedback on their teaching performance, class management and curriculum adherence.

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use office systems

Make appropriate and timely use of office systems used in business facilities depending on the aim, whether for the collection of messages, client information storage, or agenda scheduling. It includes administration of systems such as customer relationship management, vendor management, storage, and voicemail systems.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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adolescent socialisation behaviour

The social dynamics through which young adults live amongst each other, expressing their likes and dislikes and the rules of communication between generations.

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funding methods

The financial possibilities for funding projects such as the traditional ones, namely loans, venture capital, public or private grants up to alternative methods such as crowdfunding.

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learning difficulties

The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.

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Optional skills and competences 19 competences

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Sector-specific

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create a financial report

Finalise project accounting. Prepare an actual budget, compare the discrepancy between the planned and actual budget, and draw final conclusions.

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teach secondary education class content

Instruct students in the theory and practice of the secondary school course of your specialisation, taking into account the age of the students and modern teaching methods.

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Cross-sector

17 competences
advise on lesson plans

Advise on the ways in which lesson plans for specific lessons can be improved in order to reach education goals, engage the students and adhere to the curriculum.

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arrange parent teacher meeting

Set up joined and individual meetings with students' parents to discuss their child's academic progress and general well-being.

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develop course outline

Research and establish an outline of the course to be taught and calculate a time frame for the instructional plan in accordance with school regulations and curriculum objectives.

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develop organisational policies

Develop and supervise the implementation of policies aimed at documenting and detailing the procedures for the operations of the organisation in the lights of its strategic planning.

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develop professional network

Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.

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This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
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escort students on a field trip

Accompany students on an educational trip outside the school environment and ensure their safety and cooperation.

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evaluate education programmes

Evaluate ongoing training programmes and advise on potential optimisation.

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identify education needs

Identify the needs of students, organisations and companies in terms of provision of education in order to aid in the development of curricula and education policies.

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maintain contract administration

Keep contracts up to date and organise them according to a classification system for future consultation.

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maintain relations with children's parents

Inform children`s parents of the activities planned, program`s expectations and children`s individual progress.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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monitor educational developments

Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.

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plan shifts of employees

Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

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prepare youths for adulthood

Work with children and young people to identify the skills and abilities they will need for their transition to become independent and self-sufficient adults.

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promote education programmes

Promote ongoing research into education and the development of new education programmes and policies in order to obtain support and funds, and to raise awareness.

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recruit employees

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

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It may include recruiting volunteers.
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work with virtual learning environments

Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.

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