ECD Pre- School Principal

JustTheJob.co.za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated ECD Pre-School Principal to oversee operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational leadership, strong people management skills, and a relevant ECD qualification. Responsibilities include managing staff, safety inspections, and maintaining an inclusive environment. This full-time position offers a salary of R12,000 to R15,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Principal / Senior teacher role.
• Previous ECD teaching experience.
• SACE registered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall running of the school.
• Manage effective procedures for the school's operation.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety.
• Establish an inclusive environment for diverse cultures.

Skills

People management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ECD qualification

Diploma

Job description

ECD Pre- School Principal - Jhb

Full job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the overall running of the school.

Strong people management and team work skills.

Observe staff and evaluate their performance.

Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the our mission and vision.

Keep up to date with relevant regulatory changes in the industry.

Supervise fairly and consistently effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards.

Establish and promote high standards and expectations for academic performance.

Perform regular inspections of the building to ensure the safety of all the children and staff members.

To establish an inclusive environment that welcomes and accommodates the diversity of cultures within the local community.

Supervise the instructional programmes of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes.

Encourage high morale among staff and children.

Oversee that all administrative processes are carried out efficiently.

Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment, approving all recommendations.

To identify the staff resources required, and to organise the recruitment, induction, and training of all childcare staff.

To support staff, encouraging them to participate in activities and events and providing models of good practice to enhance their existing skills and ongoing development.

Keep the directors advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement.

Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school.

Conduct monthly / weekly meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the school.

Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials, and equipment.

Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities.

Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of children, employees and visitors.

Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.

Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers.

Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of children in non-classroom areas (including before and after school).

Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship.

Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the directors.

Communicate with the directors regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school.

Establish procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.

Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information.

Organise and supervise procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of children including health, and emotional related concerns.

Supervise the exclusion from school of any child who shows the departure from normal health, who has been exposed to a communicable disease, or whose presence may be detrimental to the health and cleanliness of other children.

Assure that the excluded child’s parents or guardian are apprised of the reasons for exclusion.

To attend management and strategic meetings and contribute to the development of high-quality childcare and crèche services.

Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment as assigned by the directors.

Provide quarterly reports to parents.

Enforce uniform and appearance policy to assure an appropriate school environment is consistent.

To oversee effective administration of fee collection.

Delegate, where possible and necessary, some of the duties and responsibilities as per this job description.

Minimum Requirements

Experience in a Principal / Senior teacher role

Previous ECD teaching experience

Qualification in foundation phase or ECD.

SACE registered

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : R12000,00 - R15000,00 per month

Education : Diploma (Preferred)

Experience : 5 years (Preferred)

License / Certification : ECD qualification (Preferred)

Work Location : In person