The job
What this role involves
This is the professional leadership role for the school. You will lead teaching and learning, staff and learner management, school administration, governance implementation, resources and accountability, while ensuring the school operates in line with education policy and promotes strong learner outcomes.
- Provide the professional management and instructional leadership of the school.
- Lead curriculum implementation, teaching quality, assessment performance and learner-support improvement work.
- Manage and develop staff, allocate responsibilities and build an effective school management team.
- Oversee learner administration, discipline, welfare, attendance and a safe, orderly school environment.
- Manage school administration, resources, records and financial-accountability responsibilities that fall within the principal's role.
- Work with the school governing body, parents, district officials and community while implementing applicable education policy.
Curriculum and teaching
CAPS and teaching focus
- Plan teaching, pacing and assessment against the applicable CAPS requirements for the advertised grades, subjects and phase.
- At school-management level, make sure teaching programmes, assessment, learner support and improvement planning are implemented consistently across the school.
- Also prepare for this post-specific requirement: Leadership, Administration and Management Skills related to the specific School type.
School context
Know the school you are applying to
- School
- BRAAMSFISCHER PRIMARY
- District
- Johannesburg West
- Town / city
- Soweto
Qualifications
Appropriate professional teacher qualification; SACE registration; minimum 7 years teaching experience after obtaining the professional qualification; leadership, administration and management requirements as advertised.
Experience
Appropriate professional teacher qualification; SACE registration; minimum 7 years teaching experience after obtaining the professional qualification; leadership, administration and management requirements as advertised.
SACE requirement
SACE registration required.
Application
How to apply
Complete the required form, check the vacancy reference and take or post the signed application to the destination shown in the application guide.
Quick help
FAQ for this vacancy
Which application form do I use?
Use the GDE 2R provided on this page and complete a separate form for this post.
What reference must I write?
Write the exact post number JW16ED1001 on the GDE 2R.
Must I attach my CV?
No. For this vacancy cycle the instructions say not to attach a CV.
Can I email this application?
No. Faxed and emailed applications are not accepted for this vacancy cycle.
Can I hand-deliver it?
Yes. Hand-deliver the signed original to 20 Goldman Street, Florida, 1710.
Can I post it?
Yes. Post it to PO Box 1995, Florida, 1709. Make sure the postal stamp is dated on or before the closing date.