Job Description

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/HEAD
Education Sector (ATS Member) (Out of Harare)
Our client, a Christian based co-educational day and boarding Secondary School, a
member of the Association of Trust Schools (ATS) and an accredited Cambridge
International School offering IGCSE and Cambridge A Level curriculum is looking for
a suitably qualified, experienced and energetic Principal. The incumbent will be
responsible for day to day running of the School, overall administration as well as
developing and maintaining good working relations with staff, pupils, and
parents/guardians. The position reports directly to a Board of Trustees.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Job Functions:
❖ Leadership: Provide professional leadership in the School.
❖ Financial and Operational Performance: Meet enrolment objectives and
establish metrics for the School’s performance by planning and executing
student retention and enrolment activities.
❖ Parent and Student Satisfaction: Implement a value added enrichment
programme and nurture a culture that strives for excellence while valuing and
recognising the contributions of each and every stakeholder.
❖ Compliance and Internal Processes: Ensure that the School complies with all
policies as well as national laws, especially the Education Act of Zimbabwe,
and regulations and licensing requirements.
❖ Talent Management: To hire, develop and retain highly qualified staff as
measured by education qualification and experience while demonstrating
exceptional leadership skills, professional conduct and communication skills.
❖ Policy Implementation: Implement policies as determined in discussion with
the Board of Trustees.
❖ Stakeholder Management: Work closely with all School stakeholders.
❖ Performance Management: Maintain a Performance Management system as
applicable to the education sector.
❖ Development and Maintenance Plan: Develop a Development and
Maintenance Plan for the School ensuring the growth and maintenance of the
assets.

Qualifications and Experience

Requirements for the Job:
❖ Must be a holder of a degree from an internationally recognised university.
❖ Must have appropriate experience in Independent/ Trust School at a Senior
Management level.
❖ Proven track record in a Head/Deputy Head/Senior Teacher role and a good
understanding of the ATS system.
❖ Have an excellent understanding of academic and educational principles.
❖ A good understanding of sporting, cultural and outreach principles.
❖ High level of computer literacy.
❖ A proficient level of financial understanding.
❖ Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Zimbabwe.
❖ A highly dedicated professional with high levels of integrity and honesty.
❖ A practising Christian.
❖ Experience in working in a co-educational boarding school and international
experience would be an added advantage.
❖ Excellent communication and people management skills.

How to Apply

If you wish to be considered, submit your application to
[email protected] or to [email protected]
Confidential enquiries may be directed to our Recruitment Consultant Calistas Bumhira
on +263 (242) 772 778/ 770 035 or +263 773 280 689
7th Floor, Fidelity Life Tower, Raleigh Street, Harare

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