Duties:

Student Acquisition:

• Follow up with emails after viewings and gather feedback.
• Provide order information guides/documents in advance.
• Respond to enrollment inquiries within 2-3 hours.
• Assist parents with online registration and ensure teachers are informed about new student arrivals.
• Monitor unauthorized persons on school premises.

HR:

• Mentor staff, manage daily operations, and create job descriptions.
• Handle staff employment, disciplinary processes, and training requirements.
• Manage leave schedules and oversee kitchen staff.
• Implement staff management tools and report disciplinary actions to directors.
• Allocate teacher and assistant of the month.

Operations:

• Ensure security adherence, including fire and access control.
• Manage uniform and stock, including stationery, school supplies, and cleaning items.
• Ensure all equipment is of high quality in classrooms and manage staffing levels.
• Resolve operational issues quickly and make timely decisions.
• Coordinate with Admin Manager on operational needs.
• Organize and conduct parent information evenings.

Communication:

• Communicate with parents about calendar events, children’s development, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate annual events and extra-mural activities.
• Provide support for practical days like Graduation and Open Day.
• Oversee termly school reports, conference calls, and parent-teacher communication.
• Ensure all communication is professional and documented.
• Report important events and safety concerns immediately to directors.

Kitchen:

• Ensure food availability for children and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Manage stock take, purchasing, and ordering efficiently.

Admin:

• Check and train teachers on writing children’s progress reports.
• Manage daily rosters, teacher preparation, and monthly stationery/uniform orders.
• Send newsletters, meeting minutes, and organize annual events.
• Be proficient in using various platforms like Canva, Mailchimp, and Simplepay.
• Handle leave summaries, budgets, and document management

Special Requirements:

•  35-45 years old. Degree in education, business management, psychology or similar. (Honours preferable) 5+ years managing a school of 120+ children and 20+ staff. Kind, firm, leader, sets boundaries

All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:

• Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child caring experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.
• Must have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.
• Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references.
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Must have a passion for children
• Must have Matric
• Must have a South African ID document.