Role of Leader in Educational Management

Abstract

This article’s main objective is to describe a leader’s role and define its importance in educational management. The role of a leader in educational management is critically important to make the educational institution provide high-quality education to students, to create an effective management system and to motivate the staff to go towards the aim. (Eacott, 2015) [1] In the educational context, leadership influences the process, which finally leads to the achievement of the desired purpose. A good leader should develop a vision of the values of their educational institutions on personal and professional sides. A successful leader makes the staff love their job and is determined to succeed. Educational leadership is a process where a leader takes the initiative to facilitate the following conditions for implementing change in teaching and learning. (Surya, 2011) [2] The leader in educational leadership is responsible for setting the vision and mission of the educational institution, which serves as a guiding principle for all stakeholders, including students, teachers, and staff. Moreover, the leader must ensure that the educational institution environment is conducive to learning, which includes creating a safe and respectful atmosphere for students and teachers. What is most important is that leaders should set and implement the most effective way of leadership to provide students with a high education level and motivate staff to work. In this article, I will discuss the types of a leader and the role of good leadership in educational management.