Private School Principal

Recruiter:

SHE Recruits

Job Ref:

CPT001063/BS

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

1 200 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client, a private school in Blouberg, Cape Town has an opportunity available for a Principal to lead their established school. We are looking for a natural leader who has strong values and is dedicated to education in South Africa

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications required:

Complete degree in education
Post graduate degrees or diplomas are beneficial
SACE registration is required

Skills and experience required:

Applicants must have a successful track record as a Deputy Principal / Principal / Head of School.
Applicants must have lead schools with impressive academic results
Strong people management and leadership experience is required
We are looking for a candidate with strong business and financial acumen who has the ability to assist with the management of the commercial side of this school

Job description:

Achieve academic strategy and targets
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
Manage, develop and mentor all staff members
Develop and maintain the school vision
Responsible for the wellbeing, health and safety of students, staff, parents and visitors while at the 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
Oversee full finance management function for the school
Manage cash flow and expenditure
Reporting on profit and loss
Recruitment and selection of academic staff
Host parent meetings
Maintain an excellent reputation for the brand and manage marketing activities
Maintain world class facilities and stay up to date with advancements in the education space.

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