Primary Principal

Gaborone, South East, Botswana

Full Time

Enko Botho

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Primary School Principal

Are you a passionate and visionary educator ready to shape the future of young learners in Botswana?

Enko Botho, part of Enko Education’s pan-African network of international schools, is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Primary School Principal to lead our primary school into its next chapter of growth and excellence.

The Primary School Principal plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Enko Botho’s youngest learners. As the leader of the primary school, you will inspire a culture of curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and joyful learning environment. You will oversee the design and delivery of rigorous academic programs – including arts and co-curricular activities – lead and develop a motivated team of teachers, and build strong partnerships with parents and the wider community. Reporting to the Head of School, you will be a key driver in advancing the school’s mission and preparing our students to thrive as confident, globally-minded citizens.

Key Responsibilities

As an ideal candidate, you will:

Educational Leadership:

Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum that includes arts education and promotes holistic student development.

Lead and support teaching staff to deliver engaging, high-quality instruction.

Monitor and evaluate teaching effectiveness and student progress.

Arts Education:

Oversee the planning and delivery of arts programs, including visual arts, music, drama, and other creative subjects.

Encourage innovative arts projects and extracurricular activities to enrich students’ creative experiences.

Promote an appreciation for arts and cultural activities within the school community.

Staff Management and Development:

Recruit, train, and evaluate teachers and support staff.

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Student Welfare and Discipline:

Ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful school climate.

Address student behavioral issues in accordance with school policies.

Administrative Duties:

Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and other administrative data.

Prepare reports and communicate effectively with the Head of School regarding school operations, achievements, and challenges.

Oversee school budgets and resource allocation.

Community Engagement:

Build strong relationships with parents, guardians, and the wider community.

Promote school events, arts exhibitions, and community programs.

Compliance and Policy Implementation:

Ensure adherence to educational standards, policies, and regulations.

Implement school policies effectively across all areas.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education; Master’s degree preferred.
Proven experience in primary education and leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of curriculum development, arts education, and student assessment.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team of educators and staff.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in a school environment, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting.

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Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement here.

Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.

About Enko Education

International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

Enko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.

Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.

Learn more on our website.

(French version)

Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé

Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances, attaché à l’inclusion, à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education s’engagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et des jeunes, et attendent de l’ensemble du personnel, des bénévoles et des tiers qu’ils partagent cet engagement. Nos pratiques de recrutement sécurisé visent à garantir que seules les personnes partageant notre engagement rejoignent nos écoles. Vous pouvez consulter notre Déclaration sur le recrutement sécurisé ici.

Les candidats retenus doivent fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire (ou équivalent) pour tous les pays dans lesquels ils ont vécu au cours des 10 dernières années avant de signer un contrat.
Des vérifications de références seront effectuées auprès des employeurs précédents pour tout candidats retenu pour un rôle.

À propos d’Enko Education

Une éducation internationale avec l’Afrique au cœur et le monde en perspective.

Enko Education est un réseau en pleine croissance de 15 écoles internationales dans 10 pays d’Afrique, offrant une éducation internationale de qualité à un coût accessible. Notre mission est de faciliter l’accès des apprenants africains aux meilleures universités du monde grâce à des programmes innovants menant à des diplômes mondialement reconnus.

Depuis 2014, nous avons accompagné des milliers d’élèves vers des universités de premier plan telles que Yale College, Sciences Po, l’École Polytechnique ou encore l’Université de Toronto. Avec le soutien d’institutions financières de développement et de fonds tels que Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit et Liquid Africa, nous visons à scolariser 20 000 élèves d’ici 2028.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre site internet.

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