ECD Principal- Linden

Smartstuff Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Leadership development

Job summary

Smartstuff Solutions in Johannesburg seeks a capable leader to head a private nursery school, overseeing enrollment growth, staff development, and daily operations. You will implement initiatives to improve community outreach and partnerships with nearby primary schools.

The role requires 5+ years in ECD or management, excellent communication, planning, and mentorship, plus experience coordinating events, reports, and software tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in early childhood education or management.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff effectively.
• Proficiency in event planning and administrative software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR functions, including staff mentoring, employment, disciplinary procedures, and training.
• Handle daily operations such as security, stock management, equipment maintenance, staffing, and problem-solving.
• Maintain clear and positive communication with parents, staff, and service providers, including organizing events and preparing reports.
• Manage kitchen operations, ensuring food availability, purchasing, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities such as report checking, rostering, event planning, termly newsletters and using various software tools.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Staff leadership

Event planning

Admin software

Job description

Are you ready to lead a nursery school that shapes the early experiences of young children while ensuring smooth operations and growth? An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated professional to address key challenges in student enrollment, team leadership, and daily management in a well-established, privately owned nursery school committed to excellence.

Manage student acquisition and enrollment processes to support ongoing growth. The principal would need to play a major role in the growth of the school. Taking initiative to make suggestions on ideas to do marketing, campaigns, reaching out to the community, developing relationships with the primary school across the road etc. The school is currently at 40 learners

Duties

• Oversee HR functions, including staff mentoring, employment, disciplinary procedures, and training
• Handle daily operations such as security, stock management, equipment maintenance, staffing, and problem-solving
• Maintain clear and positive communication with parents, staff, and service providers, including organizing events and preparing reports
• Manage kitchen operations, ensuring food availability, purchasing, and compliance with health and safety standards
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities such as report checking, rostering, event planning, termly newsletters and using various software tools

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in early childhood education or management
• Strong skills in communication, organization, and time management
• Ability to lead and mentor staff effectively
• Proficiency in event planning and administrative software

Familiarity with the following

• Early childhood development (ECD) industry standards
• Educational administration and operations
• Stakeholder engagement and community outreach

What We'll Give You

• Salary ranging from R18 000 to R 20 000 per month (Cost to Company)
• An opportunity to influence early childhood education in a meaningful way
• A supportive team in a vibrant work environment
• The chance to grow your leadership skills within a respected institution

If you are motivated to make a positive impact through leadership and operational excellence, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of young learners. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive and educators can succeed.