Job Description

Principal : Primary School - Tembisa Johannesburg. A great private combined school in Tembisa is seeking a Head of Primary to join their leadership team - JANUARY 2024The principal should promote and uphold the high academic achievement of its learners and actively foster the importance of all sports, arts and culture in the school.Reporting to: The Executive Head of SchoolMinimum RequirementsProfessional & Educational Qualifications & SACE RegisteredMin 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a similar and/or Principal rolePrimary School management experienceComputer literate & excellent time management skillsBusiness background would be an advantage.Good Interpersonal/People/Emotional Intelligence SkillsAbility to manage people effectivelyFluent in EnglishDuties and Responsibilities Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all children and staff for academic performance and.Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, and goals of the school.Extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, programme evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.To keep up to date and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, DBE policies, and practices.To establish an inclusive environment that welcomes and accommodates the diversity of cultures within the local community.Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programmes, ensuring sequential learning experiences.Supervise the instructional programmes of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes.Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards.Encourages children to take responsibility for behaviour and creates high morale among staff and children.File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance, and discipline matters.Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment, approving all recommendations.To identify the staff resources required, and to organise the recruitment, induction, and training of all childcare staff.To support staff, encouraging them to participate in activities and events and providing models of good practice to enhance their existing skills and ongoing development.Notify immediately the Executive Principal when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions.Keep the Executive Principal advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement.Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement and marketing of the school.Conduct monthly/weekly meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the school.Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials, and equipment.Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities.Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of children, employees, and visitors.Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers.Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of children in non-classroom areas (including before and after school).Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship.Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Executive Principal.Maintain and account for all children activity funds and money collected from parents.Communicate with the Executive Principal regularly about the needs, successes, and general operation of the primary school.Establish procedures for safe storing and integrity of all confidential school records.Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information.Organise and supervise procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of children including health, and emotional related concerns.Supervise the exclusion from school of any child who shows departure from normal health, who has been exposed to a communicable disease, or whose presence may be detrimental to the health and cleanliness of other children.Assure that the excluded childxe2x80x99s parents or guardian are apprised of the reasons for exclusion.To attend management and strategic meetings and contribute to the development of high-quality childcare and crxc3xa8che services.Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment as assigned by the Executive Principal.Provide quarterly children grade and behaviour reports to parents.Enforce uniform and appearance policy to assure an appropriate school environment consistent.To oversee effective administration of fee collection.Provide and supervise a safe recreation and play period for the children.Be responsible for the schoolxe2x80x99s newsletter and communiquxc3xa9s to all parents.Delegate, where possible and necessary, some of the duties and responsibilities per this job description. Must be adaptableCommercial savvyPay attention to detailLeadership skillsAnalytical thinkingPassionate about educationGood communicatorCultural awarenessDrivenMotivational skills*Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful*

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