Deputy Principal - Prep School

ADvTECH; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dynamic leader to join their management team. This role involves coordinating academic programs, managing student discipline, and fostering a creative and inclusive educational environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a knack for conflict resolution, and a commitment to academic excellence. With a focus on innovation and student leadership, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the educational sector. If you are self-motivated and ready to lead, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of teaching and management experience in a similar environment.
• Strong academic leadership and guidance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management team and coordinate academic programs.
• Conduct parent interviews and manage student discipline.
• Oversee financial management and drive innovation initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Management

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Team Player

Education

Recognised Degree

4-year Post-Matric Teaching Qualification

Job description

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

Responsibilities will include:

• To lead as a member of the management team of the School;
• Co-ordination of the academic and timetabling programmes;
• To conduct parent interviews and respond to parental needs;
• To implement and maintain the Code of Conduct;
• Events co-ordination and management;
• Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising management;
• Student discipline;
• To develop Student Leadership
• Co-ordinate outreach programmes;
• Financial management and control;
• Driving and managing innovation, research, development and implementation of initiatives;
• Provide academic leadership and guidance;
• Project management.

Competencies required:

• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Ability to motivate and deal empathetically at all levels;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• Must be a team player;
• SACE Registration.

Requirement:

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years Teaching and Management experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment