High School Principal

6 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SPARK Schools Full time
Job Title: High School Principal

SPARK Schools is seeking a highly skilled and experienced High School Principal to lead our team of educators in delivering exceptional education to our students.

About the Role

The High School Principal will be responsible for driving student achievement by leading a team of excellent staff to prepare SPARK scholars for university and beyond. The Principal will set a rigorous vision for student achievement and implement strategic steps to lead staff, families, students, and the greater community to fulfill that vision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain a school culture that values high achievement, strong character, and a love for learning.
  • Implement a highly rigorous and engaging instructional program that promotes content mastery, creative problem solving, and character development, which is consistent with SPARK Schools' mission and vision.
  • Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to drive decision-­making and instruction at the school.
  • Set ambitious goals, academically and otherwise, and holds staff and students accountable for achieving those results.
  • Manage behaviour policy, student behaviour and oversee the implementation of individualised plans for students who repeatedly do not meet SPARK Schools' behavioural expectations.
  • Promote a culture of self-reflection and continual improvement of effectiveness in staff:
  • Facilitate the professional development of SPARK staff by keeping a consistent weekly observation and coaching cycle and collaborating with SPARK Support staff to provide relevant weekly professional development sessions.
  • Conduct termly evaluations of SPARK staff to nurture their professional growth and leadership capacities.
  • Facilitate a high-­achieving work environment where staff feel genuinely valued and supported.
  • Build relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including parents, families, greater community, and Department of Basic Education, and leverage these relationships to increase student achievement:
  • Lead termly and monthly school­-wide community events, leveraging the capacity of the school leadership team, teachers, and active parents for support.
  • Lead the process for achieving accreditation with Umalusi for the delivery of National Senior Certificate examinations.
  • Lead the process for administering National Senior Certificate examinations and relevant district and provincial standardised examinations.
  • Manage the Instructional Assistant Principal(s) including an Operational Assistant Principal and facilitate their leadership development in the context of SPARK's network­-wide leadership development program.
  • Participate in the selection of new school based personnel.
  • Responsible for the onboarding of all new staff members.
  • Define and share information about policies and procedures to parents, students, staff and community.
  • Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
  • Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
  • Manage the school financial budget.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

  • At least 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction including Grade 12 teaching experience.
  • At least two years in a high school leadership role.
  • Experience and practice with labour laws.
  • Experience and practice with Umalusi accreditation and National Senior Certificate examination administration.
Preferred Qualifications and Criteria
  • English language fluency.
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET).
  • Honours or a Masters qualification advantageous.
  • SACE registration.
  • Clear/clean criminal record.
Qualities
  • Grit: Persistence through challenges.
  • Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
  • Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
  • Self­ Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
Values
  • Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness.
Benefits

SPARK offers:

  • Fair market linked remuneration.
  • Performance-based annual bonuses and increases.
  • Above average/good annual leave.
  • Life, disability and funeral cover.
  • Employee wellness support.
  • Educational support & study leave.
  • Individualised professional development, support and mentorship.
  • Employee discount on school fees.
  • Opportunities for career growth.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and market related.

Position Type: Full Time.

Location: Midrand, Gauteng.

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company's Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

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