Job Demand: Medium
Average weekly wage: $2,000
Where you could work:
Government Schools - Helensvale SHS, Elanora SHS, Southport SHS
Independent or Catholic Schools - Emmanuel College, St Hildas, Marymount College, Envirotech Education
School Principals do the following tasks:
- Determining educational programs based on curricula set by educational authorities
- Implementing systems and procedures to monitor school performance and student enrolments
- Directing administrative and clerical activities concerning student admissions and educational services
- Preparing school budgets and maintaining budgetary controls
- Promoting the educational program, and representing schools in the wider community
- Supervising the maintenance of school facilities
- Enforcing a disciplinary code to create a safe and conducive environment for students and teachers
- Organising and implementing methods of raising additional funds in conjunction with parent groups
- Controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
- May teach students