High School Deputy Principal
こうとうがっこうふくこうちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : High School Teachers
Summary
A managerial position at a high school that oversees school operations and management, teaching staff guidance, student guidance, etc., as deputy principal.
Description
The high school deputy principal is a position that assists the principal in managing and supervising overall school operations. It handles a wide range of tasks including planning annual events and curricula, teaching staff evaluation and guidance, student guidance, parent correspondence, and crisis management in emergencies. Leveraging teaching experience, it leads coordination among teaching staff and the implementation of educational policies to improve the school's overall educational environment. Assigned in both public and private schools alike, it is required to enhance educational administration and management skills through transfers and training.
Future Outlook
Even amid declining birthrates, administrative reforms and ICT introduction are advancing operational efficiency, and demand for management skills and crisis response abilities as deputy principals continues. Shortage of managerial personnel in rural areas remains a challenge.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Good at coordination / Insightful / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Possibility of long hours / Transfers / Work on weekends and holidays
Career Path
High School Teacher → High School Deputy Principal → High School Principal → Education Board Staff → Education Consultant
Required Skills
Crisis Response and Conflict Management / Curriculum Management / Education Laws and Regulations / School Management Planning / Teaching Staff Guidance and Evaluation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Data Analysis / Management Training / Use of ICT-Based Education Systems
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because there is frequent coordination and negotiation with teaching staff, parents, and students. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is the role to lead school reforms and improvement proposals. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it involves planning and organization such as annual events and curriculum adjustments. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires resolving issues in school operations and responding to troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because various management tasks and emergency responses occur on a daily basis. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration and cooperation with the principal and teachers are necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Principal and Vice Principal Training
- High School Teacher Type 1 License
Aliases
- Deputy Principal
Related Jobs
- High School Principal
- High School Teacher
- Junior High School Deputy Principal
- Junior High School Principal