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Czechia - School heads' salaries and allowances

National Information

  • School heads ‘remuneration is regulated by top level authorities.
  • The minimum qualification requirement for school heads is ISCED 7 except at pre-primary level where ISCED 3 is required. In addition, school heads must have professional experience of 3 years (pre-primary), 4 years (primary and lower secondary) and 5 years (upper secondary), and leadership-management training. 
  • Salary progression depends on years of experience.
  • School heads are school employees.