PrimaryHigh School Principal
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
The School Principal is responsible for the overall leadership management and administration of the school. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality education in compliance with applicable legislation policies and regulations while promoting the schools vision mission and values.
- Provide visionary leadership to drive school improvement and academic excellence.
- Develop and implement the schools strategic and operational plans.
- Promote and uphold the schools mission vision and values.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation policies and regulatory requirements.
- Report directly to the Board of Directors and implement delegated responsibilities.
- Oversee the implementation of curriculum and educational programmes.
- Monitor and evaluate learner performance and academic standards.
- Develop and implement an annual Academic Performance Improvement Plan.
- Ensure effective assessment practices and compliance with education standards.
- Prepare and submit academic performance reports to the HOD and Board.
- Lead manage and support all teaching and non-teaching staff.
- Ensure equitable workload distribution and effective staff utilisation.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide ongoing feedback.
- Facilitate professional development and training programmes.
- Mentor and support new and developing educators.
- Manage staff discipline in collaboration with the HOD.
2.4 Financial and Administrative Management
- Oversee the financial management of the school including budgeting and resource allocation.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of financial accounts and school records.
- Manage school admissions timetabling and learner placement.
- Ensure safekeeping of all official documentation and records.
- Handle official correspondence and communication effectively.
- Ensure effective day-to-day operations of the school.
- Conduct regular inspections of school facilities and resources.
- Promote discipline and a safe orderly learning environment.
- Ensure proper use of school infrastructure and learning materials.
- Manage and oversee the use of educational technology platforms (e.g. ITSI).
- Engage in classroom teaching as required by the schools needs.
- Assess monitor and record learner progress.
- Support and enhance teaching quality across all subjects.
- Promote and oversee sports cultural and educational activities.
- Encourage learner participation in extra- and co-curricular programmes.
- Support the planning and execution of major school events.
- Serve on recruitment promotion and advisory committees.
- Maintain effective relationships with the Board of Directors HOD parents and the wider community.
- Attend and actively participate in Board meetings.
- Submit quarterly management and academic performance reports.
- Communicate policy updates and legislative changes to stakeholders.
- Represent the school in official and community engagements.
- Strategic leadership and vision
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Financial and administrative management
- Conflict resolution and people management
- Knowledge of education legislation and policy
- Digital and technological proficiency
About Company
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