School Principal Germiston

Jobs 4 All; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Germiston seeks a qualified School Principal. This role requires strong leadership and experience in school management to ensure compliance with educational standards. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, managing staff, and promoting academic excellence in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a recognized teaching qualification and extensive teaching experience, including management roles. Join us to lead our school in fostering a positive learning culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years’ teaching experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior or management role.
• Proven experience in school management or academic leadership.
• Strong knowledge of policies, and education legislation.
• Experience in staff management, discipline, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership to the school.
• Ensure effective implementation of the curriculum.
• Manage, support, and evaluate teaching and administrative staff.
• Monitor learner performance and promote academic excellence.
• Ensure compliance with policies, legislation, and school regulations.
• Oversee school administration, records, and reporting.
• Develop and enforce learner discipline and behaviour management policies.
• Maintain strong communication and engagement with parents, guardians, and stakeholders.
• Represent the school at departmental, district, and community meetings.
• Manage school resources, facilities, and budgets.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive school culture and environment.

Skills

Leadership and decision-making skills

Communication and interpersonal abilities

Organisational and administrative skills

Strategic planning and problem-solving

Professionalism, integrity, and accountability

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

School Principal

Germiston

Job Purpose

The School Principal is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the school. This role requires strong strategic and academic leadership to maintain high educational standards, ensure compliance with Department of Basic Education, and create a safe, disciplined, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership to the school
• Ensure effective implementation of the curriculum
• Manage, support, and evaluate teaching and administrative staff
• Monitor learner performance and promote academic excellence
• Ensure compliance with policies, legislation, and school regulations
• Oversee school administration, records, and reporting
• Develop and enforce learner discipline and behaviour management policies
• Maintain strong communication and engagement with parents, guardians, and stakeholders
• Represent the school at departmental, district, and community meetings
• Manage school resources, facilities, and budgets
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive school culture and environment

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised teaching qualification
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ teaching experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior or management role
• Proven experience in school management or academic leadership
• Strong knowledge of policies, and education legislation
• Experience in staff management, discipline, and performance management

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Sound organisational and administrative skills
• Strategic planning and problem‑solving capabilities
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Advantageous (Preferred)

• Experience as a Deputy Principal or Head of Department
• Formal leadership or management training
• Experience in financial and budget management