Deputy Head - Primary School - Foundation Phase - JOHANNESBURG SOUTH

Edustaff; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a committed leader to enhance the school's operations and support staff. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in educational leadership, community engagement, and a recognized qualification in education. Responsibilities include improving staff performance, monitoring teaching quality, and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience at SMT Level in a school and preferably 5 years of teaching experience.
• Registered at SACE and up to date police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the school with the Head of school.
• Improve staff performance through coaching and training.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.
• Evaluate academic progress and implement interventions.
• Monitor the quality of teaching to ensure child-centred learning.
• Develop a supportive school environment for high achievement.

Skills

Community leadership

Strategic thinking

Detail-oriented

Conscientiousness

Education

Recognized degree or B.Ed (Foundation Phase)

Postgrad qualification

Job description

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience at SMT Level in a school and preferably 5 years of teaching experience
• A strong community leader
• Have the ability to think strategically , be detail-oriented and conscientious
• Minimum requirement is a recognised degree and/or a B.Ed (Foundatio Phase)
• Postgrad qualification advantageous
• Demonstrated success in implementing educational best practices
• Registered at SACE
• Up to date police clearance

Key performance areas

• Lead, along with the Head of school, the daily operation of the school, and support all members of the community in meeting the mission, vision and instructional model of the school
• Improve staffs’ performance through coaching, building strong relationships and implementing creative training sessions
• Commit to ongoing personal and professional development to enhance the leadership of the school
• Critically evaluate academic progress and implement interventions along
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning to ensure that it is child-centred, relevant and fully reflective of the school’s core values.
• Assist the school in developing a school environment which is supportive of learning and high achievement among the students.

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