High School Principal

Job Title : High School Principal

Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Reports to : Education Department

Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and dynamic High School Principal to lead our secondary school in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall leadership, academic excellence, staff development, student discipline, and the effective administration of the school. The principal will ensure compliance with the policies and guidelines of the Department of Basic Education and maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and high-performing school culture.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Strategy

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the school in line with national and provincial educational goals.

Lead the development and implementation of the school improvement plan (SIP).

Promote a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

Academic Oversight

Monitor and improve academic performance across grades 812.

Ensure effective curriculum delivery as per CAPS guidelines.

Facilitate implementation of enrichment and remedial programmes.

Staff Management

Recruit, develop, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.

Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Coordinate professional development aligned with current educational trends.

Learner Development & Discipline

Promote learner discipline and adherence to the school code of conduct.

Champion initiatives to enhance learner well-being, inclusion, and safety.

Support holistic development through extracurricular and leadership programmes.

Administrative & Financial Management

Oversee day-to-day operations and resource management.

Ensure financial accountability and prepare budgets in collaboration with the SGB.

Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with parents, the School Governing Body, community members, and the Department of Education.

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to build support and trust.

Represent the school in professional and community forums.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelors Degree in Education (B.Ed or equivalent); a Postgraduate qualification in Education Management is an advantage.

Valid SACE registration.

At least 710 years of teaching experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior Deputy Principal, HOD).

5 years of Maths educator at high school level

High school marking is an advantage

Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Desired Competencies :

Proven leadership and people management skills.

High emotional intelligence and problem-solving ability.

Strong commitment to academic excellence and learner success.

Ability to manage change, lead innovation, and drive performance.

Technologically literate and able to implement digital learning strategies.