HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Description
ADVERT FOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
APEX PINELANDS
Seeking passionate, committed leader ready to build a school of excellence
| We invite applications from exceptional leaders, with a track record of success leading through inspiration, strong character, superior relationship skills and a focus on fostering a collaborative school community. Instructional leadership and general management skills are essential, along with experience in championing a high expectations culture for both learners and staff. If you are someone who challenges the status quo to achieve excellence, you will be a perfect fit. |
Apex Pinelands is a brand new, low-cost private school situated within Conradie Park, Pinelands. Apex Pinelands follows a blended approach, where phenomenal teaching and brilliant Ed Tech platforms come together in the goal of delivering excellent education to our scholars. The combination between online and face to face learning brings a unique environment where quality education remains at the core of what we do.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
- Minimum requirement is a REQV14 qualification (matric + four years qualification)
- Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE)-proof of registration required
- Police clearance certificate required
- Valid driver’s license and own transport essential
- Seven years teaching experience
Essential experience and skills:
- A minimum of three years’ experience on a high school senior leadership team
- Experience of leadership in a highly successful school that provides an outstanding education for its learners
- A track record of leading successful learner interventions and improving learner outcomes
- A track record of high expectations personally and professionally
- Experience in instructional leadership and coaching and mentoring of educators highly advantageous
- Experience in performance management of staff
- Enhances a positive and high expectations school culture of teachers and learners
- Experience in school governance, the management of resources and budgets
- Excellent time management skills and an ability to multi-task and prioritise work
- Be computer literate and MS Office proficient
Personal attributes:
- Must be aligned to our mission of developing the school into a school of excellence and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve this mission
- Exhibit a genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every learner
- Have a strong moral purpose with an uncompromising approach to school improvement and raising attainment
- Serves as a leader and role-model who will inspire and drive teacher development and innovative curriculum delivery
- Effective leadership style that encourages participation, innovation, and confidence
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Able to foster good relationships with our parents and the wider community
- Be open to innovative ideas and deviating from the status quo
Application: Please send a motivational cover letter, your CV and two recent work references to sanrie@apex-schools.org Applications close on Friday, 14 November 2025 Start date: 1 January 2026 Contract & Benefits: This is a full-time, permanent position. The school offers a competitive salary to the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a credit check. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application as unsuccessful |
If you share our vision and have experience of leading outstanding practice, then we want to hear from you.