ISASA Jobs in South Africa – Executive Head

Job Description:

In this role you will be responsible to lead Canaan College as it enters its fourth year in 2023. A dynamic, self-motivated, ethically driven and experienced school leader is required. If you seek to make a difference to education in South Africa and enjoy working in a dynamic team this is the place to be.

Job Responsibilities:

• High literacy and numeracy standards.
• Ensure quality delivery of the curriculum.
• Be an active role player in the marketing of the school.
• Represent the school and Edinvest with high ethical standards.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism.
• Creating a high-performance culture.
• Lead the Senior Management Team at the school.
• Manage performance reviews for all staff.
• But accounts to the Director of Schools on education matters.
• Coordinates with all relevant staff to ensure alignment of systems and development of best practice across the business.
• Deliver and maintain high standard of school facilities.
• Establish and sustain effective, positive relationships with all staff, learners, parents/guardians and the local community.
• Keep abreast of educational innovations in SA and globally.
• Manage and deliver the school budget.
• Coordinate with the FD to ensure budget alignment and performance.
• Achieve required learner occupancy and ensure fee collections.
• Lead the implementation of the schools’ Blended Learning Strategy.
• Ensure the school inculcates the entrepreneurial mindset.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, six monthly and annual reports as required.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to perform under pressure and show tenacity.
• Strong relationship building and communications abilities.
• Management and implementation skills.
• Experience in a senior school leadership position, preferably with experience within the Independent Education Sector.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to lead and make decisions in a growing independent school.
• Ability to self-manage and manage risks responsibly.
• Conceptual, analytical and data skills.
• Solution orientated bias.
• Passion/Commitment.
• Team player.
• An education-related Degree/s from a recognized tertiary institution, and professionally qualified with preferably a PGCE.
• 15+ years’ experience in schools, preferably at a senior management level within the Independent School sector.
• Entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to take own initiative.

Job Details:

Company: ISASA

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Durban

Application Deadline: N/A

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