Preschool/ Centre Principal

The school is seeking an outgoing, optimistic principal who can be at the forefront to set a fun ambience in our centre by injecting creative, aesthetic solutions for the operations of the centre, providing necessary cheerleading and support when the team needs it in a respectful, warm and affable manner.

Responsibilities of the principal includes below:

Strategic Leadership of the School

• Formulate overall strategic direction of the school and ensure it is aligned with the brand’s strategic goals and targets
• Plan, revise, present and implement the school’s plans (long term and short term) according to the school’s development

Overall Management of the School

• Ensure daily smooth operation of school and manpower (ensure teacher to children ratio) in accordance to child care and other associated regulation (staff scheduling)
• Establish, review and align SOP to align to the brand’s SOP as well as regulatory needs such as Health and Safety Policies
• Maintain and organise school's physical condition with the Team to maximise children’s’ learning or for aesthetic reasons

Staff Management

• Understand the Team’s struggles in daily operations and provide mentorship in different aspects such as effective communication with parents and children management
• Lead and be at the heart of the Team to unite the team based on trust and confidence
• Effectively communicate with the Team to nudge them in a quality direction and be firm when situations call for it
• Work Closely with HR Business Partner to plan projection of staffing requirements and other HR policies
• Involved in selection and recruitment of staffing

Curriculum Management

• Provide leadership to the team for a quality early childhood curriculum design, development and implementation in collaboration with our curriculum specialist
• Coach and support teachers to monitor, assess, document and maintain evaluation and assessment of children’s learning and development
• Plan and monitor staff development such as staff’s continuing professional development (CPD).
• Assist in teaching on an ad hoc basis, where required

A dynamic connection with parents and community:

• Establish and maintain positive, timely and effective communication with parents and the school community to build strong relationships with existing and prospective parents
• Interact with prospective parents efficiently such as to conduct tours
• Actively involved in admission process of new children
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop strategies and achieve target children enrolment

Requirements:

• A recognised Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Leadership (DECCE-L), or its equivalent. A Bachelor or Master’s in Early Childhood Care and Education would be an advantage
• At least 4 years teaching experience in a pre-school with at least 3 years’ experience in a leadership role
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about children or the job scope of a principal
• Up to date with government regulations (Child Care Act and Regulation), curriculum framework (Nurturing Early Learners, Early Years Development Framework), quality assurance framework (SPARK)