Preschool Principal

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Educational Qualification
Min 3- years experience in a similar Principal role
Preschool or Primary School experience
Computer literate
Business background would be an advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all children and staff for academic performance and.
Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school.
Extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, programme evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.
To keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy and practice.
To establish an inclusive environment that welcomes and accommodates the diversity of cultures within the local community.
Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programmes, ensuring sequential learning experiences.
Supervise the instructional programmes of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes.
Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards.
Encourages children to take responsibility for behaviour and creates high morale among staff and children.
File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance, and discipline matters.
Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment, approving all recommendations.
To identify the staff resources required, and to organise the recruitment, induction, and training of all childcare staff.
To support staff, encouraging them to participate in activities and events and providing models of good practice to enhance their existing skills and ongoing development.
Notify immediately the Director when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions.
Keep the Director advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement.
Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school.
Conduct monthly/weekly meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the school.
Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials, and equipment.
Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities.
Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of children, employees and visitors.
Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers.
Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of children in non-classroom areas (including before and after school).
Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice