Head Teacher at Bukomansimbi District Local Government, Bukomansimbi, Uganda

Job Description

To manage and provide technical guidance/ leadership in the academic and administrative programmes to the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities
i. To prepare the schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable;
ii. To be in charge of overall administration and management of the school;
iii. To plan for the physical development of the school and professional development of the staff;
iv. To plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programmes and activities of staff and
students;
v. To ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability of the school activities and resources in
consultation with the Management Committee;
vi. To coordinate the functions of the Management Committee and account to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
vii. To initiate development projects for the school and mobilize resources for their implementation;
viii.To supervise and appraise all the staff and employees of the institution and assess their
performance;
ix. To prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the Management
Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
x. To direct activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies and welfare services;
xi. To participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to primary education;and
xii. To plan and chair meetings on the school.

Person Specification:
(i) Qualification
Minimum of a Degree in Primary Education or the equivalent of this, from recognized
Institutions;
Must have attended at least four workshops/seminars and four short courses relevant to the
profession;

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports; and
Minimum of twelve years working experience, three of which should have been at Deputy Head
Teacher or Principal Education Assistant level with administrative responsibilities.

(ii) Competences
Organization skills;
Child Development skills ;
Management skills, Teaching skills;
Communication/ Presentation skills;
Interpersonal skills;
Evaluation skills;
Human Resource Management skills;
Financial Management skills;
Record Keeping skills;
Public relations skills;
Computer literacy skills;
Curriculum Development;
Comprehension and Interpretation;
Report keeping skills;
Environment and Primary Healthcare;
Public relations skills;
Safety and Precautionary measures; and Support for Special Needs students