We are a school based in Nairobi offering Kindergarten and Primary education. We teach the Montessori Curriculum and a Primary School curriculum based on Christian values. We also run a college that offers Early Childhood Education. We are recruiting a School Principal.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Group Executive, the School Principal will be responsible for all the operations of the school. The Principal will ensure that the school’s vision and objectives are met and the school is run effectively. The position requires a strategic thinker.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Summary
Reporting to the Group Executive, the School Principal will be responsible for all the operations of the school. The Principal will ensure that the school’s vision and objectives are met and the school is run effectively. The position requires a strategic thinker.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for strategy implementation - in line with the vision, mission and values of the School
- Set overall objectives and guide the achievement of team objectives
- Recruit and retain a qualified, committed team
- Leadership and development of both the teaching and administrative staff
- Manage relations with parents and guardians and other external publics
- Oversee all functions in the school and ensure proper coordination
- Ensure the support and outsourced functions are run efficiently
- Oversee the school’s financial management
- Drive innovation and product development
- Carry out market analysis
Qualifications and Skills
- An MBA with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood.
- At least ten years relevant experience preferably in a school environment
Required knowledge, skills and ability:
- A good understanding of the education sector in Kenya
- Excellent understanding of early childhood
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Clear understanding of strategic management and strategy implementation
- Ability to assemble, motivate and retain a strong team
- Business Development skills
Please send a CV and application letter to recruitment@fanisi.net by 26th of November, 2010.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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