Pre-school Principal – Phyllis Jowell Pre-school
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
Jewish International (JI) Phyllis Jowell is a dynamic and values-driven educational institution dedicated to nurturing Jewish identity, Torah values, and a love for learning from the earliest years. We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring Pre-school Principal to lead and grow our early childhood programme with vision, creativity, warmth, and professionalism. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the Cape Town Jewish community.
This role requires a collaborative and visionary individual who will work closely with staff, parents, and the broader school community to build and strengthen a vibrant preschool rooted in Jewish values. The Principal will also play a key role in recruitment, enrolment growth, and relationship-building within the community. The successful candidate will be a community-minded and charismatic leader who brings a deep love for young children, a strong commitment to Judaism and Torah values, and the ability to foster a joyful, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strong, inspirational leadership to the preschool, setting a clear vision aligned with Torah values
- Create and maintain a warm, child-centred, and engaging learning environment
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of educators to ensure high-quality teaching and care
- Develop and implement a creative and developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum
- Foster strong relationships with parents and families, building trust and community engagement
- Drive enrolment growth through active recruitment and community outreach
- Collaborate with the broader school leadership to ensure alignment and continuity
- Ensure the preschool operates efficiently, professionally, and in line with organisational standards
- Promote a culture of joy, respect, and inclusivity where every child feels valued and supported.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Relevant professional qualifications in education (Early Childhood Development preferred)
- Proven teaching and/or school leadership experience.
2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, parents, and stakeholders
- Approachable, empathetic, and respectful communicator
- Flexible, collaborative, and highly professional
- Warm, nurturing, and genuinely child-centred approach
- Community-minded with strong relationship-building skills.
3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
- High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
4. Specific Requirements
- Deep commitment to Torah values and Jewish education (chinuch)
- Charismatic, passionate, and visionary leadership style
- Ability to inspire, engage, and recruit families into the preschool.
Interested?
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Closing date for applications: 24 April 2026
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Education |
| Location: | Camps Bay, Cape Town |
| Nature of contract: | Permanent, Full-time |
| Hours of work: | 7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Salary range: | Market related, commensurate with skill and experience |
| Closing date for applications: | 24 April 2026 |
| Interested? | Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above |