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In this study, the concepts of Administration and Management along with management functions were bibliographically analysed, so as to understand the subject of this investigation which is the place of women in education administration Subsequently, the international bibliography dealing with women in administration and more specifically with the participation of women in the educational hierarchy of the educational system was presented. Women in Greek education constitute the majority of teachers, but the administration in the hierarchy of education is mainly practiced by men. The purpose of the research is to investigate the causes of underrepresentation of female teachers in the administrative hierarchy of secondary education and the obstacles they encounter in their efforts to assert positions of responsibility. In addition, the way women exercise leadership investigated consisting of women who hold managerial positions and also their management skills. The survey was conducted in secondary schools in Region of Central Macedonia using a questionnaire via Google’s online platform form. The questions were secret and filled anonymously with the participation of 196 teachers. The data of the results were processed using the SPSS program v 21, by IBM. The survey surmises that female teachers are confident and aspire to take positions of responsibility in the administrative hierarchy of secondary education. However, their low participation in senior management is confirmed, largely due to their family responsibilities, the assumption of multiple roles, and the stereotypical perceptions that highlight men's leadership in administration. Also, the majority of female teachers - in contrast to male teachers - the main causes of their under-representation in the administration are the bureaucratic structure of the Greek education system and the Boards of Selection for Management Offices. In addition, it is concluded that when women run school units, they are capable managers. Also, female educators who take management positions adopt a more participatory leadership style and are equally effective in relation to men in the respective managerial positions.