TRAFFIC
KwaZulu-Natal
PRINCIPAL - PRIMARY SCHOOL
Old School Ties
Job Description
A well-established Primary School in the Greater Durban Area is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and strong Principal to lead and manage the school.
We are looking for a passionate educational leader with strong academic, management, and people skills who is committed to maintaining high standards, staff development, learner wellbeing, and overall school excellence.
Qualifications- Appropriate Teaching Qualifications
- SACE Registered
- Valid Police Clearance Certificate
- Previous management and leadership experience in a school environment
- Proven experience in a leadership role (HOD, Deputy Principal, Vice Principal, Principal, or Senior Management)
- Strong understanding of school operations, academics, curriculum management, learner discipline, and staff management
- Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to lead a team, drive academic standards, and manage school systems effectively
- Overall leadership and management of the school
- Academic oversight, quality assurance, and learner achievement
- Staff leadership, support, development, and performance management
- Behaviour management and learner wellbeing
- Parent communication and relationship management
- Ensuring compliance with school policies and educational standards
- Overseeing school operations, systems, and daily functioning
- Strategic planning and continuous school improvement
Start Date: As soon as possible
Interested applicants are requested to send the following:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About This Role
Career insights for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare positions
Salary Benchmark
R31,638/month
R21,352 to
R50,569/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
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Median Salary (ZAR)
R31,638/month
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