We are looking for a new principal to join our team and foster a healthy learning environment for our students. Your primary responsibilities will be to supervise our education staff and oversee day-to-day school operations.

To succeed in this role, you should be able to make quick decisions under pressure and have a comprehensive understanding of the national education system and its regulations. Excellent communication and organizational abilities are also important skills you should demonstrate as a principal.

If you meet these requirements and you’re passionate about a leadership role in education, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school operations
• Manage school logistics and budgets
• Set learning goals for students and teachers based on national curricula
• Monitor and report on teacher performance
• Present data from school performance to board members
• Research new resources and techniques to improve teaching
• Interview and hire school personnel
• Review and implement school policies
• Provide guidance and counselling to teachers
• Handle emergencies and school crises
• Organize school events and assemblies
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for students (e.g. implementing hygiene rules)
• Attend conferences to gain knowledge on current educational trends

Overall Principal Responsibilities include:

• Setting performance objectives for students and teachers
• Implementing and monitoring school policies and safety protocols
• Overviewing administrative tasks (e.g. updating employee records)
• When building your own school principal job description, be sure to tailor these responsibilities to your specific needs.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competences

• Previous experience as a principal or in a similar role
• Knowledge of school administrative processes and national educational regulations
• Hands-on experience with MS Office and education management systems
• Attention to detail
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Crisis management
• Ability to coach and inspire
• A teaching license is preferred
• Degree in Education; Master’s degree is a plus