Head of Schools at Palm Spring Preparatory School

To oversee all higher-level operations in the school. To create a safe learning environment and set performance goals both for students and teachers, and oversee the process so that those goals are attained.

Responsibilities:

• Shaping a vision of academic success for all students
• Creating a climate hospitable to education
• Cultivating leadership in others
• A Profile in Leadership: Dewey Hensley
• Managing people, data and processes
• Improving School Leadership
• Additional Readings
• Oversee day-to-day school operations 
• Manage school logistics and budgets
• Set learning goals for students and teachers based on national curricula
• Monitor and report on teacher performance
• Present data from school performance to board members
• Research new resources and techniques to improve teaching 
• Interview and hire school personnel
• Review and implement school policies 
• Provide guidance and counseling to teachers 
• Handle emergencies and school crises
• Organize school events and assemblies
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for students (e.g. implementing hygiene rules)
• Attend conferences to gain knowledge on current educational trends

Requirements and skills

• Previous experience as a principal or in a similar role
• Knowledge of school administrative processes and national educational regulations
• Hands-on experience with MS Office and education management systems
• Attention to detail
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Crisis management
• Ability to coach and inspire 
• A teaching license is preferred
• Degree in Education; Master’s degree is a plus

Education/Experience:

• A Degree in Education and Master’s degree is a plus
• Cambridge Certification/Experience is compulsory
• A minimum of Eight to Ten years Teaching and Administrative Experience is essential