Fountain School is a Private Christian based Primary school offering the 8.4.4 system.
Main Purpose of the Job (Job Summary): The job holder is the chief administrator of the school.
He/she is responsible for developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of the pupils and the professional development of the staff members.
Main Responsibilities
Leading in the design and implementation of the school strategies, policies and procedures to ensure delivery of business objectives
Driving regional growth initiatives and opening up new market frontiers
Conceptualizes the broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
Ensures that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial and organizational structure of the school system.
The principal defines the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develops plans for interpreting the school program to the community.
Enhancement of Personnel Skills: provides activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program.
Identifies the annual objectives for the instructional and extracurricular programs of the school.
Ensures that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.
Provide opportunities for staff participation in the school program
Establishes Formal Work Relationships: evaluates student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data.
Supervision and appraisal of the performance of the school staff.
Facilitates Organizational Efficiency: maintains inter-school system communication and seeks assistance from central office staff to improve performance.
The principal maintains good relationships with students, staff, and parents.
The principal complies with established lines of authority.
Orients and assists new staff and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program.
Encourages the use of community resources, cooperates with the community in the use of school facilities, interprets the school program for the community, and maintains communication with community members.
Manages, directs, and maintains records on the materials, supplies and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine. The principal involves the staff in determining priorities for instructional purposes.
Leading and managing operations related company communication
Talent management including coaching, mentoring, developing, motivating, training and evaluating staff to achieve highest levels of performance
Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in management
Managing and Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture
Key Deliverables of this position
Financial sustainability and viability of the school
Brand awareness & reputation
Quality service delivery
Strong external relationships and partnerships
Direct Reports
Teachers
Administration and support staff
Key Interfaces
Internal
Board
All staff
External
Clients, Regulators, Administrators, Government,
Other stakeholders
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Education.
Job / Functional Skills
Leadership skills
Business Strategy Formulation
Business Planning and implementation
People management
Project management
Change management
Business process design and management
Client relations
Conflict resolution
Analytical skills
Competencies ( Behaviours)
Innovation
Investment discipline
Integrity
Teamwork
Operational excellence & Cost consciousness
Professionalism
Relevant Experience
At least 5 years of relevant experience
How to Apply
All qualified and interested candidates are requested to send their applications to recruitment@fep-group.com on or before Friday 15th April, 2016 indicating current/most recent and expected salary.