Secondary Education School Vice Principal

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Industry & Occupation

Education, Training & Language

Classification

Summary

A managerial position in secondary education schools that assists the principal in managing overall school operations such as curriculum, student guidance, staff management, and formulating educational policies.

Description

The secondary education school vice principal assists the principal and handles a wide range of school management operations, including curriculum operations, student guidance, promotion of school events, staff management, and crisis management response. They also act as an coordinator with the education board, parents, and the community, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, thorough safety measures, school evaluations, and support for curriculum development. In the absence of the principal, they serve as the acting school leader, requiring leadership to guide the entire organization.

Future Outlook

Even amid declining birthrates and school consolidations, the role of the vice principal as a manager focused on efficient school operations and improving educational quality will continue to be important, with stable demand expected.

Personality Traits

Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Excellent judgment / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Applicable to both public and private schools / Full-time / School events対応 / Semester-based work

Career Path

Classroom Teacher → Lead Classroom Teacher → Vice Principal → Principal → Education Board Staff

Required Skills

Crisis Management / Curriculum Management / Education Laws and Regulations / Staff Management / Student Guidance

Recommended Skills

Coaching / Communication Skills (English) / Data Analysis / ICT Utilization / Negotiation

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Adaptability Because flexibility in responding to changes in the educational environment and emergencies is required.
Communication Skills Because coordination with parents, faculty, and external organizations is required.
Initiative & Leadership Because proactively promoting improvement measures and projects.
Planning & Organization Because event operations and curriculum planning are required.
Problem Solving Because immediate response and resolution to student or organizational issues are necessary.
Stress Tolerance Because endurance is needed for dealing with parents and sudden troubles.
Collaboration & Teamwork Because school operations are conducted in cooperation with the principal and faculty.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because management and operations are main rather than complex mathematical analysis.

Related Qualifications

  • High School Teacher Type 1 License
  • Junior High School Teacher Type 1 License

Aliases

  • Deputy Principal
  • Vice Principal

Related Jobs

  • Secondary Education School Principal
  • Secondary Education School Teacher

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