Swift Minds
Job Title: Principal – Education Programs
Sector: NGO
Location: Bulike, Luuka District, Uganda
About Swift Minds:
Swift Minds is a Management Consulting and Human Resource Consulting firm committed to recruiting top talent for impactful organizations. We are hiring for a client dedicated to transforming education and fostering excellence in schools that serve underprivileged communities.
Job Purpose:
The Principal – Education Programs will lead and oversee all educational programs within the client’s schools. The principal’s primary responsibility is to provide strategic leadership and implement effective educational programs that promote excellence in teaching and learning while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Educational Leadership:
• Guide, coordinate, and develop educational plans and programs in alignment with education authorities and the governing council.
• Plan, organize, and supervise teaching activities to ensure effective implementation and alignment with institutional goals.
2. Strategic Planning and Accountability:
• Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets to ensure proper planning and accountability for institutional activities.
• Initiate and oversee development projects, mobilizing resources for successful implementation.
3. Curriculum Development and Research:
• Support and conduct research to review and update the institution’s curriculum to meet modern education standards.
• Ensure the timely adoption of relevant educational policies and practices.
4. Staff Supervision and Performance Evaluation:
• Supervise and appraise all staff members, ensuring professional growth and effective performance.
• Provide mentorship and training opportunities to improve staff capabilities.
5. Stakeholder Engagement:
• Engage parents, the community, and other stakeholders to foster strong partnerships that enhance education outcomes.
• Represent the institution at key meetings with the governing council, Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders.
6. Institutional Management:
• Oversee student admissions, provision of supplies, and welfare services to ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Prepare progress and summary reports for submission to the governing council and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
7. Other Duties:
• Ensure the timely implementation of resolutions from the government and governing council.
• Perform any other duties assigned by relevant authorities.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Atleast 10 years of experience in educational administration, including experience as a school headmaster or principal.
•Master’s Degree of Education or a related field.
• Registration with the relevant education professional body and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
• A valid practicing license is required.
How to Apply:
If you are a transformational leader passionate about improving education and impacting lives, send your CV to recruitment@swiftminds.org by 31st January 2025.