Private School Principal

SUMMARY:
Our client, a private school in Blouberg, Cape Town has an opportunity available for a Principal to lead their established school. We are looking for a natural leader who has strong values and is dedicated to education in South Africa

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications required:

• Complete degree in education
• Post graduate degrees or diplomas are beneficial
• SACE registration is required

• Applicants must have a successful track record as a Deputy Principal / Principal / Head of School.
• Applicants must have lead schools with impressive academic results
• Strong people management and leadership experience is required
• We are looking for a candidate with strong business and financial acumen who has the ability to assist with the management of the commercial side of this school

• Achieve academic strategy and targets
• Analyse and respond to all academic and school issues
• Oversees the academic policies and procedures for all staff and ensure continuous improvement of these policies and procedures
• Manage, develop and mentor all staff members
• Develop and maintain the school vision
• Responsible for the wellbeing, health and safety of students, staff, parents and visitors while at the school
• Develop strategies for growth
• Prepare and maintain budgets
• Prepare reports for shareholders
• Ensure maximum profitability is achieved
• Maintain customer service to ensure customer retention
• Oversee full finance management function for the school
• Manage cash flow and expenditure
• Reporting on profit and loss
• Recruitment and selection of academic staff
• Host parent meetings
• Maintain an excellent reputation for the brand and manage marketing activities
• Maintain world class facilities and stay up to date with advancements in the education space.