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Iceland - School heads' salaries and allowances

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Iceland - School heads' salaries and allowances

School heads' salaries and allowances

  • School heads’ remuneration is regulated by collective agreement at pre-primary, primary and lower secondary levels. School heads at ISCED level 34 sign a contract directly with the Icelandic Ministry of Education and Children, according to a arrangement that applies to all heads of government agencies.
  • The minimum qualification requirement for school heads is ISCED 7 at all education levels. Additional education and training in management are required.
  • The salary progression of school heads depends on the duties and responsibilities, experience (5 year increment), qualifications.
  • School heads have specific status defined in legislation.

Teachers' salaries

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