EXECUTIVE HEAD – Gaborone International School 170 views

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An exciting opportunity exists for a seasoned Executive Head within Gaborone International School who will lead the Pre-School Primary School and High School. The successful incumbent will serve as the educational and operational leader, who through collaboration directs all efforts towards academic excellence, nurtures all staff and learners and builds effective relationships with the parent community. This position is specifically reserved for educational professionals who are resilient, innovative, entrepreneurial and passionate about the holistic development of young minds.

Overall purpose of the job:
The purpose of this job is to provide leadership, direction, and co-ordination within the school The successful incumbent’s main focus should be to develop and maintain effective educational programs within the school and to promote the improvement of teaching and learning with the school. This job requires effective management of all aspects in a school such as financial academic, marketing and human resource management.

Summary of duties:
• Execution of academic strategy within the schools.
• Human Capital Management.
• Creating brand awareness and Marketing of the school and the offerings.
• Finance Management. Compiles the preliminary and final annual budget for the year. Review of cost. Manage collection and credit controls department.
• Facilities Management. Manage projects/ construction/ facilities developments. Adhere and comply of OHS policies.
• Health and Safety. Creates a conducive teaching and learning environment in the aspect of education as well as all stakeholders.

Education – Minimum:
• Degree in Education or its equivalent from a recognised University.
• Honours/Master’s degree will receive preference.

Experience
• 5-8 Years’ experience in Education of which 3 must have been in a Senior Management position.

Competencies:

Skills
Leadership Communication Capability
Building Commercial Aptitude Management
Decision Making

Behavioural Attributes
Analytical Customer Centric Collaboration Innovation
Honesty Integrity Execution Growth mindset