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.

Full-time, Permanent, Work

Camps Bay, Cape Town

Posted 4 months ago

• 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.

• Work experience and industry exposure
• Relevant professional qualifications in education (Early Childhood Development preferred)
• Proven teaching and/or school leadership experience.
• 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.
• Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• 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.

• Work experience and industry exposure
• Relevant professional qualifications in education (Early Childhood Development preferred)
• Proven teaching and/or school leadership experience.
• 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.
• Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• 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.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful

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