Compulsory Education School Principal
ぎむきょういくがっこうこうちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Compulsory Education School Teachers
Summary
A profession that oversees school operations and management in compulsory education schools to achieve educational goals and foster the development of children and students.
Description
The principal of a compulsory education school is the top executive responsible for the integrated operation of elementary and junior high schools. They oversee a wide range of duties, including planning and formulating educational curricula, guiding and evaluating staff, providing learning and life guidance for children and students, external school coordination, collaboration with parents and the community, and budget planning and management. They reflect policies from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and education boards into school management and bear responsibility for achieving educational goals.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates leading to school consolidations and the advancement of ICT utilization, principals will be required to have diverse management skills. Leadership in community collaboration and digitalization promotion will become increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Good at coordination / Has leadership / Problem-solving oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time Permanent / Long Hours / On-site Work / Private School Employment / Public School Employment
Career Path
Teacher (Elementary/Junior High School) → Vice Principal/Deputy Principal → Principal → Education Board Staff → Educational Administration Position
Required Skills
Budget Management / Crisis Management / Formulation and Implementation of School Operation Plans / Knowledge of Educational Laws and Systems / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / ICT-Utilized Education / Learning Data Analysis / Parent and Community Collaboration / Training Workshop Planning and Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with staff, parents, and the community is necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because they proactively promote reforms and guidance as the leader of the school. |
| Planning & Organization | Because they need to comprehensively plan and manage school operation plans and event schedules. |
| Problem Solving | Because they need to respond quickly and appropriately to troubles and issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because they need to endure stress from coordinating with diverse stakeholders and handling sudden problems. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because desk work and meetings are the main tasks, with little physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Principal Training for Compulsory Education Schools
- Elementary School Teacher License
- Junior High School Teacher License
Aliases
- Principal
- School Principal
Related Jobs
- Compulsory Education School Teacher
- Elementary School Principal
- Junior High School Principal
- Vice Principal/Deputy Principal