Allowing the appointment of 3 vice principals for certain schools in Vietnam starting from September 1, 2024

Allowing the appointment of 3 vice principals for certain schools in Vietnam starting from September 1, 2024

Based on Clause 2, Article 6 of Decree 120/2020/ND-CP (amended by Article 3, Decree 83/2024/ND-CP) (effective from September 1, 2024):

Autonomy in organizational structure

...

2. On the framework number of deputy heads of the public service provider

a) For public service providers that self-finance their recurrent and investment expenditures: The number of deputy heads of departments under the organizational structure of ministries and ministerial-level agencies is averaged at no more than three persons per unit; other units shall follow the establishment scheme (in case of new establishment) or the autonomy scheme of the unit approved by the competent authority;

b) For public service providers that self-finance their recurrent expenditures: The number of deputy heads of departments under the organizational structure of ministries and ministerial-level agencies is averaged at no more than three persons per unit; other units are arranged with no more than three persons;

c) For public service providers partially covering their own recurrent expenditures, state-budget-financed public service providers:

The number of deputy heads of departments under the organizational structure of ministries and ministerial-level agencies is averaged at no more than three persons per unit.

Units specified in point a, clause 1 (except for units under the organizational structure of ministries and ministerial-level agencies), clause 2, and point a, clause 4, Article 2 of this Decree, having up to 20 public employees, are arranged with no more than two deputy heads; units with more than 20 public employees are arranged with no more than three deputy heads.

Units specified in points b, c, d, e of clause 1, clause 3, points b, c, d of clause 4, and clause 5, Article 2 of this Decree are arranged with no more than two deputy heads. For grade-one hospitals or higher; provincial-level healthcare public service providers responsible for disease control and prevention of grade-one level or higher; comprehensive schools with a scale of 40 classes or more may be arranged with no more than three deputy heads.

...

Thus, from September 1, 2024, comprehensive public schools with a scale of 40 classes or more may appoint no more than three vice principals, while other schools may appoint no more than two vice principals.

Allowing the appointment of 3 vice principals for certain schools in Vietnam starting from September 1, 2024​ (Image from the Internet)

What are the duties and powers of vice principals in Vietnam?

* Duties and powers of vice principals of preschools

Based on point d, clause 2, Article 10 of the Preschool Charter issued with Circular 52/2020/TT-BGDDT, the duties and powers of vice principals of preschools are as follows:

- Responsible for managing tasks assigned by the principal; comply with the code of conduct for management personnel as prescribed.

- Manage school activities when authorized by the principal.

- Participate in activities with professional groups or office groups; engage directly in educational activities for four hours a week; self-study, self-improve professional qualifications and management skills; enjoy preferential policies for educators and other preferential policies as prescribed.

- Implement private investment in education, promoting the role of the school within the community.

* Duties and powers of vice principals of primary schools

Based on point d, clause 2, Article 11 of the Primary School Charter issued with Circular 28/2020/TT-BGDDT, the duties and powers of vice principals of primary schools are as follows:

- Responsible for managing tasks assigned by the principal; manage school activities when authorized by the principal.

- Participate in activities with professional groups; self-study, self-improve to enhance professional qualifications and management skills; attend training classes on political, professional, and managerial skills; participate in teaching as required by the teaching load regulations for vice principals.

- Enjoy preferential allowances and other preferential policies for educators as prescribed.

* Duties and powers of vice principals of secondary and high schools

Based on point d, clause 2, Article 11 of the Secondary School, High School Charter and comprehensive schools with multiple levels issued with Circular 32/2020/TT-BGDDT, the duties and powers of vice principals of secondary and high schools are as follows:

- Manage tasks assigned by the principal or authorized;

- Participate in activities with professional groups; self-study, self-improve to enhance professional qualifications and management skills; enjoy preferential policies for educators and other preferential policies as prescribed; participate in teaching as required by the teaching load regulations for vice principals;

- Receive training to improve qualifications, professional development, and enjoy policies and regulations as prescribed by law.

What is the term of the vice principal of high schools in Vietnam?

Based on point c, clause 2, Article 11 of the Secondary School, High School Charter and comprehensive schools with multiple levels issued with Circular 32/2020/TT-BGDDT:

Principal and vice principal

...

2. Vice principal

a) Responsible for managing and directing tasks assigned by the principal; manage school activities when authorized by the principal.

b) Those appointed or recognized as vice principal of high schools must meet the standards specified in clause 3 of this Article and as prescribed by law.

c) The term of the vice principal of high schools is 05 years. Each year, the vice principal will be evaluated by public employees and workers in the school and assessed by the competent authority as prescribed.

...

Thus, the term of the vice principal of high schools is 05 years.