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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.
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