School Administrator (Primary School) at Wisen HR Services

Job Summary:

Detail-oriented with sight of the bigger picture. Has the capacity to handle multiple responsibilities and is committed to high-quality education.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Help shape and uphold the vision of the school
• Implement actions that improve the school and the quality of education (e.g. building renovations, new guidelines for students, new subjects)
• Have a hand in the creation of the school curriculum
• Understand and review the way the school and all its departments function.
• Prepare and submit drafts of proposals, financial reports, and other documents.
• Manage budgets, logistics, resources and events or meetings
• Conduct research on professional and ongoing learning workshops and share these opportunities with teachers and other staff.
• Attend meetings and schedule appropriate staff team building sessions.
• Keep track of student successes and failures and prepare appropriate interventions.
• Manage school security, caretakers, and other ground staff.
• Assist with hiring, recruitment, training, and onboarding of new teachers.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with parents, students, and staff at other schools.
• Handle scheduling, record-keeping and reporting
• Ensure the school complies with relevant laws and regulations
• Develop and run educational programs
• Resolve conflicts and other issues
• Communicate with parents, regulatory bodies and the public

Skills

Key Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Relevant license and certification
• Proven experience as a School Administrator
• Excellent leadership, organizational, management, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to remain professional.
• Experience as an educator is a plus
• Knowledge of administrative processes of schools
• Ability to use computers (e.g. MS Office) and education management systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational ability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Good judgment and decision-making aptitude