an Intermediate Phase Head

Curro Holdings Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Edenvale Combined in Edenvale is seeking an Intermediate Phase Head to commence duties in January 2027. The role combines active teaching, curriculum leadership and phase administration to support high standards of teaching and learning.

The ideal candidate holds a BEd and/or PGCE in the intermediate phase, with a minimum of three years’ headship experience, and proven management and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• BEd degree and/or PGCE in intermediate phase education.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an intermediate phase head.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor other teachers.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends and to be involved in school activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach and plan lessons, assess and track academic progress.
• Manage the phase administration, timetables, staff duties, budgeting and communications.
• Oversee curriculum reviews, moderation and assessment planning.
• Mentor grade heads and conduct interviews and appraisals.
• Coordinate interventions, disciplinary processes and school events.
• Plan and supervise classrooms, environment and parent communication.
• Coordinate extramural activities and assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Planning

Availability

Education

BEd degree and/or PGCE in intermediate phase education

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 an Intermediate Phase Head (full-time) at Curro Edenvale Combined in Edenvale to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 29961

Curro is seeking to appoint an intermediate phase head at Curro Edenvale Combined in Edenvale. The intermediate phase head is responsible for managing all phase administration through the effective application of Curro policies and procedures as adapted and customised to the needs of the school. To ensure high standards of teaching and learning practice, the intermediate phase head 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 dialogue with teachers. In addition, the role involves teaching and coordinating specific subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the intermediate phase.

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

Key performance areas

• Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
• Manage the phase administration and academics, including annual and termly plans and timetables, staff duties, subject changes, communication, marketing and budgeting
• Manage the phase curriculum via pre- and post-rollout reviews, checks and moderation
• Manage and mentor grade heads, including interviews, appraisals, mediation and training
• Manage interventions and disciplinary processes according to Curro policies and procedures and the code of conduct
• Plan and manage events
• Manage and coordinate extramural activities
• Plan and manage classrooms, including classroom/learning environment design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Plan and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd degree and/or PGCE in intermediate phase education
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an intermediate phase head
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven management and leadership skills
• Ability to lead and mentor other teachers
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends and to be involved in school activities

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.

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 note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

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https://www.curro.co.za