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We are looking for a School Administrator to manage all administrative tasks in our school.

As a School Administrator, you’ll need to wear many different hats; the planner, the problem-solver, the educator and the counsellor being a few of them. You should have the skills to communicate with various people, handle budgets and logistics, and keep all educational programs running.

If you’re up to the task, and you’re also committed to high-quality education, we’d like to meet you.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a School Administrator
• Experience as an educator is a plus
• Knowledge of administrative processes of schools
• Ability to use computers (e.g. MS Office) (MUST)
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational ability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Good judgment and decision-making aptitude
• Degree in Education or similar field; post-graduate degree is a plus

Responsibilities:

Typical Duties:

• Manage budgets, logistics and events or meetings
• Handle scheduling, record-keeping and reporting
• Ensure the school complies with relevant laws and regulations
• Develop and run educational programs
• Counsel students when needed
• Resolve conflicts and other issues
• Communicate with parents, regulatory bodies and the public
• Have a hand in the creation of the school curriculum
• Implement actions that improve the school and the quality of education (e.g. building renovations, new guidelines for students, new subjects)
• Help shape and uphold the vision of the school
• Evaluate and standardize curriculum and teaching methodologies
• Recruit, hire, dismiss, and train staff
• Communicate with families
• Lead practices for achievement of high academic standards

• Meet with administrative communities, management, and school boards as well as local, state, and federal agencies
• Monitor financial affairs, including budgets and purchasing of school expenses
• Conduct teacher and staff evaluations to ensure proper implementation of curriculum
• Represent and maintain school image and reputation
• Adjudicate appropriate discipline for delinquent students
• Support faculty with training, enrichment, and goal-setting
• Complete job functions on computers using online communications, spreadsheets, word processors, and other automated tools
• Communicate with parents regarding failing grades or disciplinary issues
• Supervise care of the facility for safety and quality of physical condition
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
• Attend school-related events on weekends and evenings
• Prepare for the upcoming school year during the summer

We need someone who is:

• Attentive to details
• Compassionate and caring
• Empathetic and sociable
• Highly diplomatic
• Knowledgeable of school policies
• Adept at planning and organizing
• Skilled in identifying problems and brainstorming potential solutions
• Excellent at written and oral communication
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Passionate about connecting with teachers and students
• Experienced in classroom education

Send your credentials and CV to:   job.fulham@gmail.com

Please do not apply if you don’t have any experience in a similar role.