What does a School Manager do?
Oversees a school’s administration, staff, resources, policies and daily operations to support effective teaching and learning.
Demand level: Medium
School Manager
Oversees a school’s administration, staff, resources, policies and daily operations to support effective teaching and learning. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 4 linked programmes across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR480 000 p.a.Mid-levelR700 000 p.a.SeniorR950 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
School administration · EssentialStaff leadership · EssentialBudget management · ImportantEducation policy · ImportantStakeholder engagement · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching [Grade R to Grade 3] — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching [Grades 4 to 6] — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching [Grades 7 to 12] — University of Pretoria
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Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education →Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching [Grade R to Grade 3] →Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching [Grades 4 to 6] →Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching [Grades 7 to 12] →
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Frequently asked questions
What does a School Manager do?
Oversees a school’s administration, staff, resources, policies and daily operations to support effective teaching and learning.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include School administration, Staff leadership, Budget management, Education policy, Stakeholder engagement.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
4 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.