A school becomes best and well-known in the particular locality, when the heads of the institutions- The principal/ Headmaster/Head Mistress plan the activities of the year in a best possible way for the staff and students to follow. When whole activities of the year is planned well the rest becomes easy to walk the success trade mark of a school. The school becomes centre point of learning and it gives best of opportunities for the children to discover themselves. The head of the institution he/she is the Head Teacher and should be the best Teacher. He/she is like a the captain of a ship who with the assistance of the crew steers the ship safely to its destination. He/she is the leader who knows the way, shows the way and goes the way. If the head of the school plans well the activities of the year the teaching and learning will become a interesting task to carry on.
I would like to suggest some of the functions of the head of the institutions that would help them in greater deal.
- Planning
The success depends on the planning. It decides on objectives as per the policies of the school and educational policies of the Board and Government and works out systematically the day-to – day functions with the co-operation of the staff.
- Organizing
It is another important way to make your teaching and learning more systematic. Organizing effective use of the staff and facilities for the benefit of the students in the school. Every activity of the school must be planned well. It is not enough you plan well the activities but it should be well organized, so that the children benefit out of it.
- Controlling
Any school can become well-known and the best in the locality if you ensure all the norms of the government and it must be followed. Ensure that work is done to the standard expected by the board. Education Department, Management and Parents. Keep the welfare of the students and plan the activities.
- Directing
Planning and executing all the activities in the campus, Work allotment for various activities of the campus. Co-ordinating all curricular and co-curricular activities. Training, guiding, encouraging the staff to work to the best of ability to bring the best results in all the field of programmes.
II The Head of the institution must possess the followings
a) Imaginative
The Head of the institution must have the gift imagination and learn to create in the child’s mind a love for learning. Must learn to organize innovative programmes that impress the child. Must be ready discuss and get ideas from experienced other heads of the institutions and persons too.
b) Kind
The Head of the institution must be kind enough to understand the staff and children. Should never dominate things. if you are able to get better ideas from the staff and students should never feel low to accept and execute for the welfare of the children.
c) Consistent
The important role of the Heads of the institution which everyone experts he/she should be reliable. Never take advantage of the position that you hold. Never ill-treat the staff and non-teaching staff just because you have the power. You must a trick to putting things across to people without hurting their self – image. Be fame in things.
d) Be Honest
Honesty is the best policy. you being an head of the institution everyone will look up to you as a person of honesty. Never say lie to people on order to achieve things that will lower your dignity as principal.
e) Understanding
You can be a best head of the institution if you are able to understand the situations and able to relate with staff, students, parents, well wishers and visitors. Give them due respect and learn to receive them and respond to them in a polite manner because you are a servant of the public. Never lose your temper.
These are the few guideless out of my experience i have learned as a head of the institution I am sure theses few tips will help you to be more effective in your mission as a educator. Try these methods in your day to day functioning of your school, you will see you are succeeding every day a step further in your administration. Be a role model to your staff and students. If you are great motivator and inspiring soul it is easy for you to take your team along with you for successful march towards victory.
