How can I become a school principal? What is the preferred qualification and work experience required?

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2 months ago
Earn a Bachelor's Degree: School principals usually begin their careers serving as teachers, which generally requires a Bachelor's degree in education or a specific subject field, such as English or math. Many colleges and universities offer degree programs in elementary, secondary, and special educ

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Adv. Ved Vinayak
2 months ago
In India, the following credentials are necessary for the position of School Principal: (a) A Bachelor's or master's degree with a B.Ed or equivalent education. (b) Five years or more of teaching experience. (c) Vice Principal or comparable post experience in school management. Assistant Education O

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Konatham Abhishek
2 months ago
In India, School Principal profile job requires following qualifications: (a) Bachelor or post graduate degree with B.Ed or higher educational qualifications. (b) Teaching experience of five year and above. (c) School administration experience as Vice Principal or equivalent post. In Government scho

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Harsh Ranjan
2 months ago
School principal is just like Centre of Wheel for a school who coordinates and manages school. School principal is one of the highly reputed job. Principal leads the school which is good in all aspect of education and nature wise. Qualification needed for school principal: 1. Teacher must completed

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Vibhas Kaushik
2 months ago
Hi, The role of a Principal is on the top of a School. The entire school, children, teacher as and other staff, all that is run by the school's principal. To reach at this designation and role, is very hard and challenging. Firstly, you need to earn a Bachelor's degree and become a teacher. Most

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Sunil Soni
8 years ago
School principal is the manager and administrator of School and is responsible to make sure that the school runs effectively. School principal is in charge of staffing, day to day running of schools and its management and accountable for students learning, safety and wellbeing. In India, School Prin

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8 years ago
School principals are sometimes referred to as education administrators. They are the decision makers who oversee school policies. Principals must have an advanced degree such as a Master's degree in science or education, doctor of education in educational administration. They usually need teaching

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Hello, First and foremost requirement to become a school principal is to have a passion for teaching. It's the principal who can make or break a school. He should have compassion for others and should be humble beside willing to learn at every opportunity. Other than these, he/she must have post gr

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