Principal - College

Johannesburg, Gauteng Bedfordview, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Principal – CollegeClosing Date: 05 September 2025

Division: Crawford International
Business Unit: Bedfordview
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education

Key Purpose StatementResponsible for the operational and academic management of the school in their charge, ensuring compliance with the requisite policies, procedures and legislative requirements as well as alignment with the Brand values. Reports to the Executive Head who is accountable for all the schools in a location, across all phases. Ensures that agreed targets are attained and that the optimal student experience is delivered. Provides leadership to staff, students and parents.Principal Accountabilities

Management of School Operations
Implementation of Academic Strategy
Customer Relationship Management
Human Resource Management
Health & Safety Management

CompetenciesThe successful incumbent will have an undergraduate degree (NQF level 7) and PGDE or B. Education degree. Ideally, they should have a post graduate qualification (NQF 8) in Management Policy Development or Curriculum Development. SACE certification is a requirement, as is a minimum of 8 years teaching and learning experience with 3 years in Management for a Pre-Primary position and 5 years in Management for a position in High School / College. Computer literacy is a requirement, and it is expected that the incumbent will become proficient in the ADvTECH academic system quickly.In addition, they will possess:

Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities as well as professional presentation skills
A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
The incumbent must present themselves professionally and in alignment with the brand message.
Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role.
Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately

It is expected that if School Leaders are interested in honing their management and leadership competence, they will master the following competencies:

Commercial Aptitude – Understanding the bigger picture and all the facets incorporated into leading a school.
Strategic Thinking – Ability to create strategic plans that sets the school up for a sustainable future.
Execution – Understanding how to translate strategic plans into day-to-day executable activities.
Customer Orientation – Patience and understanding of what parents and students want and need, and how best to facilitate these.
Collaborative Relationships – Respect for peers and the ability to build collaborative partnerships with other senior leaders, vendors, suppliers and customers.
Decision Making – Ability to make data-rich, informed decisions, and proactively taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.
Capability Building – Ability to coach and provide feedback and guidance. The ability to actively develop others and have difficult conversations as needed.
Performance Leadership – Unites people behind a strong vision and leads the team in executing on goals and achieving stretch objectives.
Interpersonal Effectiveness – Aware of how their actions impact others. Ability to influence others and build relationships.

Start Date: 01 January 2026Please view the full advertisement and apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

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