Job Description: The Principal drives student achievement by leading a team of excellent staff to prepare SPARK scholars for university and beyond. The Principal sets a rigorous vision for student achievement and implements strategic steps to lead staff, families, students, and the greater community to fulfill that vision. The Principal collaborates with the Assistant Principal(s) and Operations and Blended Learning Manager to uphold high expectations for school culture, student achievement, and professional development. The Principal drives decision making within the SPARK Schools model in terms of the instructional program and school operations to ensure that every SPARK scholar is academically successful and an excellent representative of the SPARK core values. The Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars. [the_ad id="21943"] Job Responsibilities: Define and share information about policies and proced Create and maintain a school culture that values high achievement, strong character, and a love for learning. Conduct termly evaluations of SPARK staff to nurture their professional growth and leadership capacities. Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to drive decision-making and instruction at the school. Facilitate the professional development of SPARK staff by keeping a consistent weekly observation and coaching cycle and collaborating with SPARK Support staff to provide relevant weekly professional development sessions. Participate in the selection of new school based personnel. Manage the Instructional Assistant Principal(s) including an Operational Assistant Principal and facilitate their leadership development in the context of SPARK’s network-wide leadership development program. Facilitate a high-achieving work environment where staff feel genuinely valued and supported. Responsible for the onboarding of all new staff members. Lead the process for achieving accreditation with Umalusi for the delivery of National Senior Certificate examinations. Promote a culture of self-reflection and continual improvement of effectiveness in staff: Set ambitious goals, academically and otherwise, and holds staff and students accountable for achieving those results. Lead termly and monthly school-wide community events, leveraging the capacity of the school leadership team, teachers, and active parents for support. Manage behaviour policy, student behaviour and oversee the implementation of individualised plans for students who repeatedly do not meet SPARK Schools’ behavioural expectations. Lead the process for administering National Senior Certificate examinations and relevant district and provincial standardised examinations. Build relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including parents, families, greater community, and Department of Basic Education, and leverage these relationships to increase student achievement: Implement a highly rigorous and engaging instructional program that promotes content mastery, creative problem solving, and character development, which is consistent with SPARK Schools’ mission and vision. Job Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate English language fluency At least 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction including Grade 12 teaching experience Experience and practice with Umalusi accreditation and National Senior Certificate examination administration Grit: Persistence through challenges. Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally. Honours or a Masters qualification advantageous SACE registration At least two years in high school leadership Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET) Experience and practice with labour laws Job Details: Company: Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa - ISASA Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Randburg, Gauteng, SA Application Deadline: N/A [the_ad id="21944"] Apply Here jobsrican.com
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