The members of the Notre Dame Foundation and the Board of Governors invite interested and appropriately qualified persons to apply for the position of Head of School at Notre Dame St Peter’s School in Kroonstad.
Notre Dame St Peter’s School in Kroonstad, is a subsidised co-educational IEB school, offering Grade R – Grade 12 classes, and in addition, four classes for learners with Special Needs. This position has become available following the resignation of the present incumbent after twelve years’ of outstanding service to the school. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have had an educational and service mission in the Kroonstad Diocese since 1907, offering quality and Christian values-based Education for Life, in the Catholic tradition, as well as other services in the local community.
Essential Requirements for Applicants:
- A minimum of five years’ experience at SMT level.
- Appropriate academic and professional qualifications, and SACE Registration.
- An understanding of and commitment to Catholic Christian values and practices.
- Evidence of leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Key Performance Requirements:
- Commitment to nurturing, developing and promoting the School’s ethos and to uphold the educational mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, which includes their international and intercultural educational mission to promote Education for Life.
- An understanding of and a creative approach to current developments and needs in Independent School Education
- A team style of working with the SMT.
- Ability to motivate key staff members in the ongoing design of a relevant and innovative curriculum that meets the needs of CAPS’ requirements as well as the Hallmarks of Notre Dame Schools around the world.
- Regular critical evaluation of all academic and extra-mural activities, including the quality of teaching and learning.
- Oversight of school’s finances, management of the budget, and the achievement of financial targets.
- Management of all administrative and support staff.
- Good communication skills with all members of the school community: staff, parents, learners and Board members, in order to build up a family spirit in the whole educating community.
The Head of School will report as required to the Notre Dame Foundation, the Board of Governors and the Free State Education Department.
Interested applicants are invited to email their information and the documents referred to below to the Board Chairperson, at Notre Dame St Peter's School ndstpeter@gmail.com by 15 May 2023. Date of appointment: preferably from the start of the 3rd Term 2023.
Documents to accompany the application:
- Handwritten letter of application.
- An outline of the vision the applicant has for the development of Notre Dame St Peter’s as well as details of previous leadership positions and achievements.
- A Curriculum Vitae not longer than four A4 pages.
- Names and contact details of three referees.
- Certified copies of SACE Registration, qualifications, ID document and Driver’s License.
- A valid Police Clearance Certificate.
Only applicants who meet the above requirements will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 20 May, please assume your application has not been successful.
The Board of Governors and The Notre Dame Foundation members reserve the right not to proceed with filling the post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment. Failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in the applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Disclaimer: Notre Dame St Peter’s School is committed to the confidentiality of personal information and all reasonable measures will be taken to protect personal information of applicants. Their information will be used for the sole purpose of recruitment for this listed post as well as the statuary purposes as applicable. By applying for this position and submitting your curriculum vitae to the Chairman of the Board you acknowledge this disclaimer.
