PRINCIPAL

Genius Academy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Genius Academy is seeking a Centre Mentor to lead the centre, implement the approved curriculum, and drive high-quality programming in line with Department of Education guidelines and Genius Academy standards.

You will manage day-to-day operations, lead educators and support staff, engage with parents, and uphold a positive, data-informed culture while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a related qualification in child development or ECD.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing an ECD centre or educational institution.
• Willingness to obtain Health & Safety and First Aid certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and support in day-to-day management of the school.
• Maintain a great culture and uphold company standards & values.
• Lead and manage a team of educators and support staff.
• Engage parents and communicate their concerns.
• Coordinate client and intercompany communication.
• Oversee financial and administrative functions of the Centre.
• Stock purchase control.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Market and promote the centre and its activities.

Skills

Child development

Curriculum knowledge

Policy & legislation

Team leadership

Staff training

Data-informed planning

Time management

Parent communication

Ethical conduct

Digital literacy

Education

Grade 12

Child Development / Early Childhood Education qualification

Tools

WhatsApp

Email

Excel

Word

Job description

Genius Academy is a leader in innovative education solutions. We are dedicated to fostering academic excellence and providing top-notch educational resources to our community. We are seeking a passionate, growth orientated, values driven leader to join our team as a Centre Mentor.

The Centre Mentor is responsible for the Management of our centre, the development of a high-quality program according to the Department of Education: South Africa and Genius Academy Group of Schools standards, establishing professional, positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues. To provide leadership to ensure the effective implementation of the curriculum in the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide input and support in day-to-day management of the school.
• Maintaining a great culture, upholding company standards & values
• Lead and manage a team of educators and support staff
• Engage parents, communicate and support their concerns
• Client and intercompany communication
• Provide input and support in financial and administration functions of the Centre
• Stock purchase control
• Comply with health and safety standards
• Market and promote the centre, its programme and activities

Skill and Competencies:

• A love for children that drives the work that you do
• Comprehensive understanding of the curriculum;
• Sound knowledge of the legislative and policy framework;
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges of leading and managing a school
• Ability to sustain a child-friendly environment;
• Ability to implement creative problem-solving strategies;
• Ability to identify, collect and use data and evidence to inform planning;
• Understanding of management of staff;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to mentor the subject/learning area heads of department and lead on staff training initiatives;
• Strong administrative skills, particularly to time-tabling, admissions, registrations, and resources management;
• Ability to work closely and positively with the local community.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Must be computer literate (WhatsApp, Email, Excel and Word) and demonstrate the capacity to understand centre financial duties.
• Must be absolutely ethical in all dealings (parents, staff and financial matters)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12
• Recognized qualification preferably in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies, Business Management, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing a ECD Centre or Education Institution
• Must be willing to obtain Health & Safety and First Aid certification within the first 3 months of employment.
• Relatable experience in a management role – specifically in leading a function and/or team