COLLEGE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS - ALEXANDRA CAMPUS

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a College Director of Academics for its Alexandra Campus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in school management, possess strong academic leadership skills, and promote excellence across all educational activities. This position requires a dynamic individual who will uphold the school's values while fostering an inspiring learning environment. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Experience in successful school management and administration.
• Understanding of boys’ education nuances.
• Ability to lead and innovate in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic environment and strategic goals.
• Monitor teaching quality and drive academic performance.
• Ensure policies and procedures are effective and in line with values.

Skills

Management

Curriculum Design

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Teaching Qualifications

SACE Registration

Job description

COLLEGE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS - ALEXANDRA CAMPUS

St David’s is a Marist, Catholic, Independent School established in 1941 for boys of all faiths from Grade 00 to Grade 12. We offer weekly boarding in the College.

Operating on a main campus in Sandton (Grade 00 to 12), and a satellite campus in Alexandra (Grade 8 to 10), St David’s has at its core a strong Marist value base focused on “Humility, Simplicity and Modesty” as espoused by our founder St Marcellin Champagnat in 1816. These values guide St David’s as we strive to achieve excellence in our core areas of Academics, Culturals, Leadership, Service and Sport.

To cater for the ongoing growth of the Alexandra Campus, St David’s Marist Inanda seeks to appoint a dynamic, experienced educational leader in the following position:

COLLEGE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS – ALEXANDRA CAMPUS

The ideal candidate will:

• have a SACE registration and appropriate teaching qualifications.
• have a proven track record in management, organisation, and administration in successful schools and have a solid academic teaching profile.
• be an exceptional classroom practitioner who leads and monitors teaching and learning by example and provides support and training where necessary.
• have a deep understanding of curriculum design, review, and innovation across grade levels or academic departments.
• be skilled in analysing academic data to drive performance, assessment, and improvement strategies.
• have an understanding and appreciation of the nuances of boys’ education.
• have a clear understanding of the professional flexibility required in senior leadership, with tact and sensitivity in the face of challenge and good humour.
• be able to work with the College senior leadership team to provide strategic leadership to shape, deliver, and promote a strong academic environment and school culture consistent with the school’s ethos and expectations.
• be able to monitor and ensure the effectiveness and integrity of all school policies and procedures.
• be open to new ideas, innovate, manage, and see through change.
• have outstanding personal qualities and interpersonal skills, be a good manager of people and resources who can listen, show diplomacy and understanding, and take a firm line when required.
• establish, develop, and evaluate strategic academic goals, standards, and plans that reflect a whole-school ethos and partnership with students, staff, and parents.
• understand the embodiment and promotion of the values and characteristics of being an educator at St David’s and in Marist schooling; inspire and motivate students, teachers, and other school employees to deliver the vision, ethos, and culture.
• promote high standards in all aspects of school life, including student academic progress while nurturing confident, independent, caring, resolute and inspiring young boys.
• have the ability to anticipate trends in education and lead innovation to ensure long-term academic excellence.
• be a strategic thinker with the ability to promote and lead change where necessary, the ability to spot problems, and the vision to suggest and implement solutions.
• comply with the professional duties of the St David’s staff code of conduct and engage positively in the school appraisal process and performance management arrangements.
• lead and co-ordinate with key leaders across the College to create synergy in academics across the two campuses.
• display an understanding of the Catholic and Marist values of the school.

Only suitably qualified candidates should apply for this position. To apply for the position, please complete the application form using the following link:

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9 July 2025

The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates not contacted shall consider their application unsuccessful.

St David’s Marist Inanda in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Closing Date

09/06/2025