School Administrator / Manager at British Preparatory School

Job Description:

• We are looking for a School Administrator/Manager to manage our school. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a British Curriculum School or in an international school setting.
• As a School Administrator / Manager, you’ll need to wear many different hats; the planner, the problem-solver, the educator and the counselor 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, you have gift of leadership, and you’re also committed to high-quality education, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial affairs including 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
• Recruit, hire, dismiss and train staff
• Counsel students when needed
• Resolve conflicts and other issues
• Communicate with regulatory bodies and the public
• Have a hand in the creation of the school curriculum and teaching methodologies
• Conduct teachers and staff evaluations to ensure proper implementation of curriculum
• Lead practices for achievement of higher academic standards
• Support school with training, enrichment and goal-setting
• Complete job functions on computers using online communications, spreadsheets, word processors and other automated tools
• Implement actions that improve the school and the quality of education (e.g. building renovations, new guidelines for students, new subjects)
• Adjudicate appropriate discipline for students.
• Communicate with parents/families
• Attend school related events on weekends
• Prepare for the upcoming school year during the summer
• Represent and maintain school image and reputation
• Help shape and uphold the vision of the school.

Requirements

• Degree in Education or related qualification; post-graduate degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5years experience in a school setting.
• Proven experience as a School Administrator/Manager
• Experience as an educator is a plus
• Knowledge of administrative processes of schools
• Ability to use computers (e.g. MS Office) and education management systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational ability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Good judgment and decision-making aptitude

Person Specification

• Conflict management skills
• Attention to details
• Compassionate and caring
• Empathetic and sociable
• Highly diplomatic
• Knowledgeable of school policies
• Adept at planning and organising
• Skilled in identifying problems and brainstorming potential solution
• Excellent at written and oral communication
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Passionate about connecting with teachers and students
• Experience in classroom education
• Possess good judgment
• Skilled in handling relations with various people.