Head of Preschool (Full Campus) Job at Curro Holdings Ltd

Key performance areas

• Develop an annual business and strategic plan and manage its implementation, including academics, social responsibility and community programmes, school data, marketing, facilities management, health and safety, brand image, preschool policies and procedures and aftercare
• Plan and manage school administration and academics, including planners and timetables, curriculum implementation and monitoring, work schemes, assessment plans, learner observations, staff duties and communication
• Manage and mentor staff, including recruitment, appraisals, disciplinary issues, skills development, mediation, retention and employment equity
• Manage interventions and disciplinary processes according to Curro policies and procedures
• Manage the school finances, including developing and managing the school budget and managing payroll

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Diploma or degree in foundation phase education or diploma in ECD, or an equivalent (minimum NQF level 6)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as head of a preschool or minimum 5 years’ experience as a preschool teacher
• Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum
• Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen
• Ability to lead and mentor staff members
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SACE-registered
• Clear criminal record