A new school principal

 

  • Yusaf Khalil. His full name is Mohammed Yusaf Khalil, though the name "Mohammed" is typically omitted.
  • A UK citizen of Pakistani descent.
  • He initially applied to the school for a position as an English teacher. Surprisingly, he was appointed as the school principal, despite having no prior experience in such a role.
  • He was initially assigned a class to teach for one term but later hired another teacher to take over, as he no longer wished to teach. However, according to Indonesian government regulations, school principals are required to fulfill a minimum number of teaching hours each week.
  • He has no experience in teaching Cambridge curriculum and does not have a clear understanding of its framework.
  • He tends to accommodate demanding parents who seek special treatment for their children.
  • He frequently asks teachers and staff to organize last-minute events that are not part of the school's official event calendar. He insists on celebrating numerous international days as school events, primarily to impress parents and create a show of activity.
  • He often micromanages tasks that are typically handled by teachers and staff.
  • He is unreceptive to suggestions or constructive criticism from his subordinates and often responds with anger or overreaction when faced with rejection.
  • He is occasionally absent and sometimes leaves work early citing feeling unwell or other reasons.
  • He altered the school newsletter’s title to "the Principal Post", emphasizing his role as principal and included his photo prominently, which may indicate narcissistic tendencies.



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