Head of Primary School - South Africa
My client, a leader in the Private School environment, is eagerly looking for their next management team member to join them as Head of their Primary School in George . The successful person will have the following. B ED / Honours degree in Education, with majors in Foundation and Intermediate Phase SACE Registered At least 3 years experience as Deputy Principal or a similar position in a Primary School A love and passion for teaching and children A compassionate leader with a calling for Education What will this person be responsible for? This role is accountable for the overall management, running, and achievement of the primary school's targets through planning, implementing, and monitoring the effective application of academic and extracurricular policies and procedures as adapted and customized to the school's needs. The role is also responsible for active teaching, transfer of knowledge, skills development, and growth of positive attitudes among learners, preparing them for the 21st century through integrated and focused teaching approaches. Develop and manage the annual budget across the primary school Develop an annual business and strategic plan, including forecasted learner target numbers, as aligned with the CURRO head office strategy and the executive head's overall plan across the campus. Collate year planner across the school, including holiday and aftercare programs Create the overall timetable across the school. Oversee health and safety compliance, including emergency evacuations (execution and reports) Setting up of assessment timetable as aligned to the CAPS curriculum Review of all assessments (pre-moderation and post-moderation) Review and sign off all reports and overall reporting of school performance Recruitment and selection of new staff within the salary budget in conjunction with Executive Management Mentoring and management of Staff Staff appraisals Management of disciplinary issues and then referral to the Executive Head as required Mediation between staff and parents in the event of issues Set up calendar events annually in coordination with other phases to ensure no overlap Create a comfortable yet academically learner-centered environment Make use of relevant modern-day tools and processes Setting of rules and boundaries to manage discipline Communication and relationship building with learners and parents (newsletters, sporting letters, outings letters, etc.) and keeping records of issues/ events and problems to determine trends and patterns Communication with parents regarding specific issues Apply code of conduct concerning discipline Are you the person they are looking for? Please note that candidates who do not meet the MIN REQUIREMENTS will NOT be considered , so please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with If you have not had any feedback by 31 April 2024, please consider your application as unsuccessful
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