Head of School (Principal)

Key Responsibilities

Lead the school's overall academic strategy and delivery.

Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Lead curriculum development, assessment and academic quality.

Recruit, develop, coach and performance-manage academic teams.

Lead Heads of Department, educators, learning support teams and instructional specialists.

Establish effective learner support and intervention processes.

Oversee learner preparation for external examinations.

Lead parent and stakeholder engagement.

Promote a culture of academic excellence, integrity, care and learner success.

Drive the effective use of data, learning analytics and digital platforms.

Champion responsible use of technology and AI within education.

Contribute to enrolment, learner retention and broader school development.

Lead the academic function through the launch and early growth stages of the school.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Education degree OR a bachelor's degree with a PGCE.

At least 10 years' experience in education .

At least 5 years' experience in school leadership , such as Principal, Deputy Principal, Head of Phase or Head of Academics.

Leadership experience within Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel or OxfordAQA schools.

Cambridge curriculum experience will be highly advantageous.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Strong experience using data, dashboards and learning analytics to drive academic decisions.

Ability and willingness to work within a Gauteng-based hybrid environment.

Advantageous

Postgraduate qualification in Education, Leadership or Management, such as an Honours, M.Ed or MBA.

Experience leading an online or hybrid school.

Experience working with digital learning platforms and analytics.

Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory processes.

Experience with IEB, SACAI or the South African National Senior Certificate.

SACE registration.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a visionary and hands-on academic leader who can

Build and lead high-performing academic teams.

Set clear standards for teaching excellence.

Use data to improve learner outcomes.

Lead effectively in a digital and online learning environment.

Manage multiple stakeholders

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