At Curro, we care.
Head of High School
Northern Academy
Vacancy Reference: 21215
Lead the way in transformative education at Curro, where quality education thrives. Shape the future by providing top-notch academics and nurturing well-rounded individuals. Join us in our mission to empower learners through specialised subjects and an enhanced curriculum.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:
- Must have at least Honours in Education.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position.
- Good track record with Matric results.
- Ability to lead and nurture staff members.
- Excellent management & leadership skills.
- Knowledge of NSC curriculum.
- Current SACE registration.
- A clear criminal record.
The responsibilities are:
- Working together with the executive head and school leadership to ensure high standards of teaching and learning practice and processes.
- Performing teaching duties while being head of academics.
- 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.
- 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.
Read more about where you will work
Please apply before 06 December 2024.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates. P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application. If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position. But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with. Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment. NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a Permanent position. |
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