Bridge International School System PLC is a new international school delivering the Cambridge Curriculum, founded on the philosophy of “Bridge is beyond school, we are family.” We aim to nurture global citizens with a strong sense of creativity, critical thinking, cultural appreciation, and family values. As we expand, we are looking for a committed professional to join our leadership team.
📌 Position: School Principal
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Education and School Management
Workplace: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: Within 7 working days from the date of posting
Salary: Negotiable
🎯 Job Summary:
The Principal will oversee the daily academic and operational functions of the school. This role demands a passionate leader with experience in early childhood education and a strong commitment to nurturing students and building a family-like school environment. The Principal ensures compliance with academic and regulatory standards, manages staff, and collaborates with parents and the community to promote a supportive learning environment.
🔑 Key Responsibilities:
✅ Curriculum Development
- Oversee and implement the Cambridge curriculum.
- Liaise regularly with the Cambridge team for curriculum updates.
- Ensure all learning resources are up to date and accessible.
- Train and support teachers in curriculum delivery.
- Promote inclusive, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate education.
✅ Enrollment & Family Engagement
- Lead enrollment, parent interviews, and onboarding processes.
- Build strong family relationships through regular communication.
- Address parental concerns and organize parenting workshops.
- Conduct home visits for children absent for extended periods.
- Foster a caring school environment that mirrors a family setting.
✅ Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with Ethiopian early childhood education laws.
- Maintain hygiene and safety standards (CCTV monitoring, sanitation, etc.).
- Keep complete and current student and incident records.
- Ensure classrooms and staff meet health and cleanliness standards.
✅ Financial Management
- Collaborate with the CEO on budget planning and resource management.
✅ Community Relations
- Represent the school at public events.
- Establish partnerships with local organizations.
- Host school-family events and engage in community programs.
📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Will be provided through the organization’s performance management system and reviewed on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
👤 Candidate Requirements
📚 Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Management, or related fields.
- Certifications in early childhood education preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role within a childhood education setup.
- Familiarity with Cambridge curriculum is highly preferred.
- Expats with valid work and residence permits are encouraged to apply.
🛠️ Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Operational and financial planning capabilities.
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Familiarity with educational safety and health practices.
✉️ How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their updated CV to:
📧 shiferaw901@yahoo.com
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
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