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EXAMINING THE ROLE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL MANAGERS IN ADDRESSING CHALLENGES OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SENGA-HILL DISTRICT Alfred Simukoko University of Lusaka (UNILUS) Abstract This study sought to examine the role played by primary school managers in addressing infrastructure development challenges in Senga-Hill District in Zambia. A case study of four primary schools was conducted with a sample size of 80 participants comprising 20 head teachers, 20 deputy head teachers, 20 senior teachers and 20 PTA chairpersons who were purposely selected from sampled schools. Purposive selection of participants was possible because schools had head teachers, deputy head teachers, senior teachers and PTA chair persons already established.  The study employed qualitative research method and data was collected using semi-structured interviews. The data collected were grouped in themes which were analysed further to come up with findings. This study established that school inf...

THE ROLE OF DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL By  Alfred Simukoko Many people have had the opportunity to be appointed as deputy head teachers. However, they are really wondering what their roles are in a school. In Zambian schools, especially primary, most deputy head teachers are  unawarer of their duties. They wonder whether a particular duty is for the Head, deputy or senior teacher. Here are the duties and responsibilities of the deputy Head teacher, especially in Zambian situation. JOB PURPOSE The Job purpose of the deputy head teacher in Zambia is to coordinate effectively the development and implementation of administrative and academic programmes in order to facilitate the delivery of quality education. The roles of the deputy head include, but not limited to the following: 1. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES i) Supervises effectively the implementation of all planned academic school programmes in order to enhance delivery of quality education. ii) Teaching any ...