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Head of High School

Head of High School

Curro Holdings LtdZA
2 days ago
Job description

Job title : Head of High School

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,

Deadline : November 30, 2025

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What are we looking for?

  • We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and / or skillsets :
  • Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.
  • Key performance areas

  • Develop an annual business and strategic plan and manage its implementation, including academics, sport and cultural activities, social responsibility, marketing, brand image and facilities management
  • Plan and manage school administration and academics, including planners and timetables, curriculum development and implementation, work schemes, class observations, staff duties and communication
  • Manage and mentor staff, including recruitment, appraisals, disciplinary issues, skills development and mediation
  • Manage interventions and disciplinary processes and mentor staff in pastoral duties
  • Manage student leadership programmes and fundraising
  • Develop and manage the school budget, including payroll
  • Manage health, safety and security
  • Manage assessments and reporting, from setting up timetables to evaluating remedial actions
  • Plan and manage classroom / learning environment set-up for optimal performance, including managing the provision and maintenance of learning tools and equipment
  • Plan and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
  • Teach and tutor classes and participate in outreach drives and events
  • Qualifications, experience and skills

  • BEd degree and / or PGCE in education
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a phase head or deputy head at a high school
  • Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen
  • Tech-savvy with an eye for modern educational tools
  • Ability to lead and mentor staff members
  • Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
  • Willing and able to work extended hours, travel and to become involved in all aspects of school life
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • SACE-registered
  • Clear criminal record
  • Please apply before  30 November 2025 .

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