School Superintendent

Covenant International School offers a robust Christian-based curriculum that firmly aligns with Zambian Government secondary school syllabi. We offer the Cambridge IGCSE, advanced-level studies, and the local ECZ syllabi.

Our robust and balanced curriculum is designed to enhance learners’ interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, inquiry skills, self–learning abilities, and communication skills, which are needed for the 21st-century technological and globalised workplace and life.

CIS is an independent, multicultural, multinational, and co-educational Christian school. Our Mission is to create knowledge with excellence through innovative, cutting-edge teaching that promotes holistic and integrated life-transforming values through quality education and academic programs.

JOB PURPOSE
The School Superintendent reports to the School Director and heads the school’s Administrative affairs. The Administration Department manages administrative support services, including budgeting and cost management, project management, procurement, regulatory compliance, and property and fleet management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing administrative staff, ensuring effective scheduling, planning, monitoring, and controlling of their assigned tasks and delivery deadlines
Maintaining the administration workflow whilst implementing cost reductions
Developing and revising administrative systems, policies and procedures
Spearhead compliance with Company policies, legal, safety, health, and regulatory requirements
Oversee the management of security and safety across the Company
Ensure effective systems for managing School property, facilities and fleet
Overseeing procurement of goods and services and managing vendor relationships
 Manage stores for effective safekeeping of various inventories and equipment and ensure the efficient storage and distribution of storable items
Promote a culture of continuous improvement across your department
Ensure subordinates are continuously availed with regular training to achieve service excellence
Provide the Executive Management Team with timely and appropriate administrative reports
Participate in recruitment and onboarding training of administrative personnel
Coordinate effective filing of records and documents in the department for easy retrieval and reference
Spearhead performance management of all staff under the department
Spearheading project management of various construction projects
In collaboration with other line managers, coordinate the planning and execution of School events & functions, educational trips, and staff travel
Manage independent contractors including engaging and drafting service contracts
Develop and implement standard operating procedures in administrative operations and activities
Manage insurance policies for health, funeral, motor vehicle amongst others
Formulate and Coordinate overall budget & reviews for your department, and participate in overall budgeting of various Company programs and projects in a timely manner for consolidation into the whole Company budget
Any other duties that fall within the realms of this position

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Proven aptitude for technology and office 365
Full Grade 12 certificate with 5 Credit or better
First degree in business administration, economics or any other business major, with at least two years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory position.
In-depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies
Must be Familiar with financial and facilities management principles
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and supervisory skills;
Excellent written and verbal English skills;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you believe you meet these terms, forward your CV and a copy of your professional qualifications to nicol.investments@gmail.com with a subject line;

CIS 2024 – School Superintendent – Application

Only applications that will conform with the above specifications will be considered.