Head of school : Executive Head

The Little Ashford Preschool; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Ashford Preschool seeks an experienced educational leader to oversee the Pre-Primary phase and drive the overall management of the school. This role focuses on academic issues, policy oversight, and continuous improvement of processes to deliver a safe, thriving learning environment.

Responsibilities include budget preparation, growth strategies, and maintaining high standards of wellbeing, health, safety, and customer service for students, staff, parents, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Must lead and nurture young staff members.
• Strong management and leadership capabilities.
• Strategic thinking for school growth.
• Current SACE registration and relevant teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage Pre-Primary phase and oversee school operations.
• Analyse and respond to academic and school issues.
• Oversee policies and procedures for staff and ensure continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Diversity management

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Education

Honours Degree in Education or related field

SACE registration

Job description

We exist to nurturethe intellectual growth, emotional development,physical confidence & social skills of pre-school children;through carefully researched teaching programmes & methods;delivered in safe stimulating facilities by highly qualified educators;whosecompetence, insight & sensitivity results in every childrealising her or his unique potentialfaster than otherwise

Job Description

• Manage Pre-Primary phase
• Oversee the management and running of the school
• Analyse and respond to all academic and school issues
• Oversees the academic policies and procedures for all staff and ensure continuous improvement of these policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain the school vision
• Responsible for the wellbeing, health and safety of students, staff, parents and visitors while at school
• Develop strategies for growth
• Prepare and maintain budgets
• Prepare reports for shareholders
• Ensure maximum profitability is achieved
• Maintain customer service to ensure customer retention
• Maintain facilities and stay up to date with advancements in the education space.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Education (recommended) or related field
• 3 years’ experience
• Ability to lead and nurture young staff members.
• Excellent management & leadership skills is a requirement
• Experienced diversity manager
• Sound and proven business acumen
• Current SACE registration
• Strategic thinking abilities

Additional Information

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