9. an Executive Head

Curro Holdings Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd is seeking an Executive Head for Curro The Blyde in Pretoria. The successful candidate will oversee the growth, profitability, quality, and service provision at the campus, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation. The role demands strong leadership and management skills to promote quality education.

A minimum of an Honours degree in education specializing in school leadership and management is essential, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience at an educational institution. Suitable candidates should demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in education, specializing in school leadership and management.
• 3-5 years experience as head or manager in an educational institution.
• Knowledge of curricula for all learning phases, CAPS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual business and strategic 10-year plan.
• Manage health, safety, and security at the campus.
• Oversee and manage school facilities.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend all school events.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching methodologies knowledge

Education

Honours degree in education

Certificate of registration with SACE

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from early childhood development to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values‑based environment and offers learner‑centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Executive Head (full‑time) – Curro The Blyde, Pretoria

Vacancy Reference: 28423

Curro seeks to appoint a forward‑thinking executive head at Curro The Blyde in Pretoria. The executive head will be responsible for the growth, profitability, quality and service provision of the campus. The role also entails managing the campus in compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and personnel administration measures and promoting learner education in accordance with approved policies. Through effective school leadership and management, the executive head should promote the Curro ethos, which supports the delivery of quality education and positive learning experiences for all learners.

Curro is an equal‑opportunity employer; preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Develop an annual business and strategic 10‑year plan and manage its implementation
• Develop and manage the annual budget, in alignment with the 10‑year plan and EBITDA
• Design and implement annual curriculum planning approaches
• Manage and represent all internal and external stakeholders
• Manage health, safety and security
• Compile and submit or provide information for all required reports (academic and non‑academic)
• Manage and mentor staff
• Manage marketing and social responsibility
• Oversee and manage school facilities (applicable to new building activities and maintenance)
• Play a pastoral role for staff and learners and manage interventions and disciplinary hearings
• Plan, coordinate and attend all school events

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Honours degree in education, specialising in school leadership and management or an equivalent
• Experience as a head or manager of a campus or educational institution, with 3‑5 years’ experience as the head of a primary or high school advantageous
• Knowledge of the curricula for all learning phases, CAPS
• Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen
• Ability to lead and mentor young staff members
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills, able to meet deadlines and targets
• Willing and able to work extended hours and become involved in all aspects of school life

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.