Vice Principal (Government School)
Deputy head of a government school — supports the principal, manages specific programmes (e.g. curriculum or discipline), and deputises in the principal’s absence.
Typical Salary
J$2M
to J$4M per year
Open Roles
900+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
One per school
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Career Paths
Teacher→Senior Teacher→Vice Principal→Principal
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$2MSenior: J$4M
Key Skills
Curriculum coordination
Timetable management
Student welfare
Discipline oversight
Staff mentoring
Parent liaison
Assessment coordination
Resource management
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Education
- Teaching Council registration
- 3+ years senior teacher
Preferred
- MSc Education
- School leadership course
Professional Qualifications
- Teaching Council registration
- MoE appointment
- Senior Teacher designation
Market Trend
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