The Head Teachers' Leadership Role For Effective School Performance

Abstract

This paper assesses the administrative leadership style and roles of primary head teacher in Nigeria. The need for this arises from the writers' conviction that effective primary administration depends largely on sound leadership. The main purpose is to highlight how the head teachers in Nigerian primary schools should carry out their functions in order to achieve the objectives and philosophy of Nigerian education as it concerns primary schools. The researchers established the leadership styles of head teachers in Nigeria and how they affected their administration viz - a - viz their staff, students, community, school board and ministry of Education. Recommendations are made to help the primary school head teachers improve in their contributions and performance for effective management. Among others it is recommended that primary school head teachers should attend management courses which will help them to develop necessary skills and knowledge for effective leadership.