Head of High School

at  Curro Holdings Ltd

CURRO ACADEMY PRETORIAVACANCY REFERENCE: 22225

Join Curro’s leadership team and be a catalyst for change. We’re seeking forward-thinking leaders to ensure our learners receive the best academics and grow into well-rounded individuals. Lead with us and prepare our learners for success!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:

• Ability to strive and achieve excellence in the academic, sport, culture, and service offerings at Curro Academy Pretoria.
• Must have at least a B.Ed. (FET), an advantage for an Honours degree or higher.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a leadership position and the ability to lead and nurture staff members.
• Innovative and forward thinking.
• Excellent management & leadership skills.
• Knowledge of IEB curriculum and delivery thereof.
• Current SACE registration.
• A clear criminal record.

• Working together with the executive head and school leadership to ensure high standards of teaching and learning practice and processes.
• Actively assisting the executive head in ensuring good professional practice, standards, and quality of teaching and learning of subject/s in the school.
• Advising and contributing to curriculum development at school and system level.
• Coordinating the teaching and learning of the curriculum prescribed by the group.
• Develop and manage the annual budget across the high school.
• Ensuring timely and adequate provision of textbooks, materials, and equipment required for effective teaching.
• Ensuring that the maintenance and upkeep of equipment related to learning is regularly carried out.
• Preparing specifications and budgets for the requirements of the subject-specific teaching tools and equipment, including laboratory equipment.
• Mentoring other teachers in the subject/level of their specialty.
• Holding and leading regular departmental meetings and ensuring the keeping of minutes.
• Encouraging participation in group curriculum projects.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.
  The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.