Bright Beginnings Preschool is a nationally recognised early childhood development (ECD) school in Johannesburg North, with campuses in Linden / Victory Park and Olivedale. Caring for children from three months to six years, it offers a genuine ‘home away from home’ where, in the school’s own words, "every child is seen, known and supported."

MAIN OUTCOMES:

• A smoothly run school, where operational issues are anticipated and resolved quickly and effectively.
  
• A capable, motivated and well-supported staff team that consistently delivers to a high standard.
  
• Responsive, professional and well-documented communication with parents and service providers.
  
• A healthy enrolment pipeline, with enquiries handled promptly and prospective families guided through registration.
  
• A safe, compliant and well-maintained environment that meets health, safety and security requirements.
  
• A well-coordinated calendar of school events and activities.
  
• Accurate administration, reporting, stock control and budgeting.
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mentor, manage and support staff day to day, allocating shifts and ensuring adequate cover for sick, family responsibility and other leave.
  
• Identify training needs, share training modules and develop the team’s skills.
  
• Create and maintain job descriptions, manage the disciplinary process and keep the staff handbook up to date.
  
• Oversee kitchen staff and recognise strong performance (for example, teacher and assistant of the month).
  
• Bring disciplinary matters forward to the directors for review and follow through on agreed outcomes.
  

Operations & Safety

• Take ownership of day-to-day operations, solving unexpected problems quickly and effectively, often working independently.
  
• Ensure security requirements are met, including fire and access control, and stay alert to any unauthorised persons attempting to enter the school.
  
• Manage uniform and equipment stock, monthly stock control, and purchasing of stationery, school requirements and cleaning supplies.
  
• Ensure classrooms and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
  
• Resolve interpersonal matters between staff and clients professionally, and liaise with the Admin Manager on operational requirements.
  

Parent & Stakeholder Communication

• Lead clear, professional and well-documented communication with parents on calendar activities, children’s development and operational procedures (including via Lillio / HiMama).
  
• Oversee daily messages and reports sent to parents, monitor responses from parents and teachers, and reply appropriately.
  
• Coordinate the annual events calendar with service providers, and manage extra-mural offerings and weekly appointments.
  
• Provide on-site support for practical days such as graduation, concerts and open days, and organise parent information evenings.
  
• Escalate important events, operational changes and any safety concerns to the directors and admin team immediately.
  

Enrolment & Student Acquisition

• Respond to enrolment enquiries promptly (within agreed timeframes, e.g. 2–3 hours).
  
• Follow up after viewings, and prepare information guides, documents and feedback cards in advance.
  
• Show parents how to register online and guide new families through onboarding.
  
• Keep teachers informed of new student arrivals.
  

Catering & Kitchen Oversight

• Ensure food is available and ready to be prepared for the children each day. (Planned in advance)
  
• Ensure buying is done cost-effectively and in good time, with weekly stock takes and orders completed on schedule.
  
• Ensure health and safety standards in the kitchen are adhered to.
  

Administration, Reporting & Budgets

• Check and quality-assure children’s progress reports, and train teachers in correct report writing.
  
• Manage daily rosters and teacher preparation.
  
• Compile monthly stationery, uniform and cleaning requirements by set deadlines.
  
• Produce a comprehensive, educational monthly newsletter, and circulate staff meeting minutes after each meeting.
  
• Identify and allocate budgets, and send through summaries of leave taken.
  
• Ensure all communication and documentation is accurate, well filed and of a professional standard, including spelling and grammar.
  

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in an early childhood / ECD setting, with at least 2–3 years leading or managing a team, and a relevant ECD or teaching qualification (NQF Level 5 minimum).
  
• Confident user of the digital tools used in the day-to-day running of the school – including Canva, Mailchimp, Twinkl, Monday.com, SimplePay, Dext and Lillio / HiMama – or the ability to learn these quickly.
  
• Comfortable locating, editing and issuing documents across a range of internet-based platforms.
  
• Excellent written communication, with a high standard of spelling and grammar.
  
• Strong people-management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  

For your application to be considered, submit your:

1. Teaching Certificate/SACE registration.
   
2. Police clearance not older than 3-months.
   
3. First Aid certificate.