20. a Head of High School

Curro Holdings Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd in Gqeberha is seeking a Head of High School to lead Curro Westbrook starting September 2026. The successful candidate will manage school targets through effective application of Curro policies, ensure academic excellence, and mentor staff. An essential aspect of this role includes teaching, curriculum coordination, and fostering a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate should hold a BEd degree or PGCE, have management experience, and be tech-savvy. This full-time position involves diverse responsibilities that contribute to the school's overall success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as a phase head or deputy head at a high school.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual business and strategic plan.
• Plan and manage school administration, including timetables and curriculum.
• Mentor staff and manage recruitment and appraisals.
• Ensure health, safety, and security management.
• Teach classes and participate in outreach drives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Management skills

Ability to mentor

Education

BEd degree or PGCE in FET education

Honours degree in education

Tools

Modern educational tools

Job description

Curro is an 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.

Curro seeks to appoint a Head of High School (full-time) at Curro Westbrook in Gqeberha to commence duties in September 2026

Vacancy Reference: 28416

Curro is seeking to appoint a head of high school who is a strategic thinker and can lead with heart and purpose at Curro Westbrook in Gqeberha. The head of high school is responsible for managing school targets through the effective application of Curro policies and procedures as adapted and customised to the needs of the school. The head of high school is also responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches and mentoring staff. In addition, the role involves teaching and coordinating specific subjects as per the Curro and IEB curricula for the senior phase.

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

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 FET education, with an honours degree in education advantageous
• 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