Principal - Preparatory School

Our client, a well-known private school in Johannesburg West is looking to appoint a Principal to lead their Preparatory School. We are looking for an influential leader to lead and guide this school. Qualifications required:

1. Complete degree in Education
2. MBA or business degree would be advantageous
3. SACE registration

1. IEB experience would be advantageous
2. Applicants must have a successful background at a Principal level
3. Strong people management and leadership experience is required
4. We are looking for a candidate with strong business acumen who is able to consider the business aspects of this school

1. Report to the Executive Head
2. Lead the Preparatory School Teachers, Learners and other support staff
3. Encourage, support and develop staff
4. Achieve academic strategy and targets
5. Analyse and respond to all academic and school issues
6. Oversee the academic policies and procedures for all staff and ensure continuous improvement of these policies and procedures
7. Develop and maintain the school vision
8. Responsible for the wellbeing, health and safety of students, staff, parents and visitors while at the school
9. Develop strategies for growth of the school
10. Prepare and maintain budgets
11. Prepare reports for shareholders
12. Maintain customer service to ensure customer retention
13. Oversee full finance management function for the school
14. Manage cashflow and expenditure
15. Reporting on profit and loss
16. Recruitment and selection of academic staff
17. Host parent meetings
18. Maintain an excellent reputation for the brand and manage marketing activities
19. Maintain world class facilities and stay up to date with advancements in the education space.