What qualities do principals look for in a new teacher?

MANY THINGS BUT IMPORTANT MOST IS THE COMMUNICATION AND SUBJECT COMMAND ,,,

communcation, energy, love

I agree with Shagufta and Anayat especially as they have both highlighted "communication". I class communication as the single most important aspect of life not just teaching. Apologies to Denis I have just noticed that he has also made reference to communication. We all appear to be "singing from the same songsheet"!!!!!

There are many things to be considered while appointing a new teacher and it varies in different institutions. A few are enlisted here:

* Confidence

* Qualifications

* Command on the subject

* Disposition

* Level of communicating

* Etc

I used to prefer zeal of teaching in a new teacher. All other attributes can be learned except zeal, which is something natural and essential in a good teacher.

Experience and specialization