Ubuntu Pathways is a 20-year-old non-profit organization based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, providing comprehensive support to over 2,000 orphaned and vulnerable children. Ubuntu Pathways has an independent school with children in grades R-4. They are approach to education is progressive, co-constructivist and nurturing. The Ubuntu School is changing the status quo in education to create a culture of creativity and collaboration, fostering independence and supporting each child on their educational journey-while along the way, supporting each child and their family with their health and psychosocial support needs.
Ubuntu Pathways seeks to appoint Vice Principal to be based in Zwide Township, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
The purpose of the position will initially lead and manage the school and as the school expands to more grades a Principal could be appointed. The position will report to Ubuntu’s Executive Team. Ubuntu is looking for an open, flexible leader who aims to create a safe and supportive school environment. (S)He should promote inquiry based teaching and learning, curiosity, and play as central facets of the school’s vision and mission.
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related, Additional benefits such as medical aid, provident fund, funeral cover, life cover, additional annual leave days and study leave days are also offered.
Responsibilities:
Serve as vice-principal
Lead and manage all daily and long-term responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Leading day-to-day functioning of the school
Coordinating academic and timetabling programs
Coordinating and manage events
Working with local leaders, teachers, staff, and parents to assure a consistent, high-functioning learning environment
Conducting parent interviews and respond to parental needs
Implementing and maintain Code of Conduct
Implementing a system to monitor student progress, including maintaining accurate attendance records
Managing the school’s discretionary budget
Managing marketing, public relations and advertising for the school
Coordinating community development programs
Developing student leadership
Managing student disciplinary measures
Developing school curriculum with the support of an advisory team
Driving and manage innovation, research, development and implementation of initiatives
Working directly with the Education Capacity Coach to develop and adapt the school’s academic/operating models as required
Managing all additional school activities, including but not limited to: transportation, health and safety policies, social services, and referrals
Working with Education Capacity Coach to manage professional development and accountability procedures for staff
Requirements:
Recognized degree and/or 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification
Minimum 5 years teaching and management experience in a similar type of position in a similar environment
Experience and/or willingness to lead constructivist learning activities (e.g. project-based, play-based, or inquiry based learning) in an early-primary education context
Experience in a leadership role in an educational environment (note: prior experience as a vice principal is not required)
Experience working with children
Ability to motivate and deal empathetically at all levels
Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents
Ability to be energetic, self-motivates and use own initiative
Ability to work as a team player
Excellent organization, administrative and project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Conflict management skills
An innovative and creative outlook
Comfort with experimentation and pushing the status quo
Comfort with the ambiguity inherent in a start-up environment
Computer literacy
SACE Registration
Application Information & Method
Send your CV via Email to: [email protected]
Please do not contact or forward your application directly to Ubuntu Pathways. Make use of the above contact information.
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Make sure that you type the name of the job/position that you are applying for the “subject” section of your email.
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Please ensure that your CV includes the following information:
Notice Period at current place of work.
Salary expectation – per month, basic without benefits.
Please indicate two referees. Requirements for referees:
must have acted as a supervisor/manager
must give permission to act as referee and thus be contacted
Late applications will not be considered.
If you are not contacted within fourteen (14) days after closing date, you should consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
Please indicate on your CV whether you have a criminal record, were found guilty of misconduct or have pending criminal or misconduct chargers.
Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a security and credit clearance check, a competency assessment, signing a performance contract on appointment and signing an employment contract on appointment.
For more about Ubuntu Pathways, refer to https://ubuntupathways.org/