SCHOOL

About the Company

School roles are the different responsibilities taken up by people who help the school run smoothly and support students’ learning and safety. Each role focuses on a specific part of academics, administration, or student care.​

Academic Roles

• Principal/Headmaster: Leads the school, sets academic policies, manages staff, and maintains discipline and overall standards.​

• Teachers: Plan lessons, teach subjects, assess students, and guide their academic and personal development. In Montessori settings, teachers act as guides who observe and support independence rather than lecture constantly.​

• Assistant teachers: Support the main teacher with classroom management, materials, and extra help for students needing attention.​

Student Support Roles

• Counselors: Help students with emotional, social, and career guidance, and handle issues like stress, conflict, or bullying.​

• Special educators: Work with children who have learning or developmental difficulties, adapting materials and strategies.​

• Librarians: Manage the library, teach research skills, and promote reading habits among students.​

Administrative Roles

• Administrative officers/clerks: Handle admissions, fee records, correspondence, and government or board documentation.​

• Accountant/bursar: Manages school finances, budgeting, payroll, and audits.​

• Receptionist/front office staff: Manage inquiries, phone calls, and communication with parents and visitors.​

Operations and Safety Roles

• Transport in‑charge/drivers/attenders: Ensure safe student transport, bus routes, and adherence to safety norms.​

• Security staff: Control entry and exit, keep the campus secure, and support emergency procedures.​

• Housekeeping and maintenance: Keep classrooms, toilets, and grounds clean and ensure buildings, electricals, and furniture are in working order.​

Leadership and Coordination Roles

• Vice-principal/academic coordinator: Supports the principal, oversees timetables, examinations, curriculum planning, and teacher supervision.​

• Heads of department (HODs): Lead subject teams (like Maths, Science, English), standardize