Management of schools—the Act, s 100(1)(h) and (i)
9 Management of schools—the Act, s 100(1)(h) and (i)
The person in charge of a school must manage the school in a proper, efficient, economic and equitable manner, including by—
having the following—
well-stated policies and plans of action,
clearly defined goals,
a balanced, sequential and appropriate curriculum,
suitable mechanisms for supervision, evaluation and documentation to ensure coordination of all school activities, continuity of policy and good communication, and
encouraging and assisting the professional development of members of the Teaching Service without discrimination as required by the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, and
making effective and economic use of resources, and
ensuring staff and student discipline, and
implementing and managing programs for student safety, welfare and wellbeing, and
encouraging members of the Teaching Service to give suggestions for increasing the efficiency of the Teaching Service, and
providing training, other opportunities and facilities for self-improvement to members of the Teaching Service in matters connected with official duties—
by attendance at courses held at the school or organised by or for the school, or
at tertiary institutions, and
complying with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
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