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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Apr 4, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Director
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Lead teaching and learning, develop teachers, monitor student progress, and maintain a safe, disciplined, and supportive school environment. Build strong relationships with parents, support school improvement, and collaborate with group leadership and administration.
Job details
An education group with schools in East Africa is inviting applications from experienced and aspiring school leaders for a Principal position within its network. This recruitment is being conducted at group level. The specific campus, proposed start date and contract terms will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. We welcome experienced principals, vice principals, heads of department, and experienced teachers who are ready to move into school leadership. The Role The Principal will lead teaching and learning, support and develop teachers, monitor student progress, and maintain a safe, disciplined and supportive school environment. The role also includes building strong relationships with parents, supporting school improvement, and working closely with the group’s leadership and administration. Qualifications and Experience • A recognised teaching qualification and successful classroom teaching experience. • School leadership experience or evidence of readiness to take on leadership responsibilities. • Strong communication, organisation and staff development skills. • Excellent command of English. • Willingness to relocate and work on site. Canadian provincial teaching certification and experience with Canadian curriculum are strongly preferred. A postgraduate qualification in educational leadership is an advantage. Applications Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your teaching experience, leadership responsibilities, qualifications and availability. Applications will be reviewed by the group’s recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion and asked to provide professional references.
What you’ll do
Lead teaching and learning, develop teachers, monitor student progress, and maintain a safe, disciplined, and supportive school environment. Build strong relationships with parents, support school improvement, and collaborate with group leadership and administration.
Requirements
Candidates need a recognized teaching qualification, successful classroom teaching experience, and school leadership experience or evidence of readiness for leadership. Strong communication, organization, and staff development skills, excellent English, and willingness to relocate and work on site are required; Canadian provincial teaching certification and Canadian curriculum experience are strongly preferred, while a postgraduate qualification in educational leadership is an advantage.
Listed skills
- Communication · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Staff Development · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Teaching And Learning Leadership
- Teacher Development
- Student Progress Monitoring
- School Improvement
- Parent Relationships
- Communication
- Organization
- Staff Development
- School Leadership
- Classroom Teaching
- English Language Proficiency
Job areas
- Education
- Management & Leadership