Deputy Head Foundation Phase

Independent Schools Association Of Southern Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Grayston Preparatory School is seeking a Deputy Head: Foundation Phase to lead the Pre-Prep and Junior Prep departments starting January. This senior management role includes teaching responsibilities, departmental oversight, and alignment of academic and pastoral programs with the school's ethos and strategic vision. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, a recognized teaching qualification, and a commitment to innovative educational practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience.
• Ability to manage and mentor teachers.
• Understanding of CAPS curriculum and educational trends.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running Pre-Prep and Junior Prep departments.
• Oversee academic offerings and pastoral care program.
• Align programs with the school's strategic vision.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching within Foundation Phase

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

High computer literacy

Education

Recognized teaching qualification

Tools

Google Apps

MS Office

SMART Board

Job description

Grayston Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational preparatory school with a values-based ethos situated in Sandown, Sandton.

Position Overview

The current Deputy Head of the Foundation Phase will retire at the end of the year.

Grayston is now actively seeking a successor to start in January.

The Deputy Head: Foundation Phase

This is a Senior Management position and part of the School Executive Committee. The person will be responsible for the running of the Pre-Prep and Junior Prep departments, Grades to Three.

The role requires the candidate to teach within the Foundation Phase and oversee its academic offerings and pastoral care program. The Deputy Head should understand the school's ethos and promote, drive, and align the academic and pastoral programs with the school's strategic vision.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience, preferably as a Deputy Head.
• Ability to lead by example, manage, and mentor teachers.
• Aptitude to teach within the Foundation Phase.
• Understanding of assessment, teaching methodology, and practices in the Foundation Phase.
• Recognized teaching qualification and current SACE registration.
• Excellent communication skills, managerial, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to personal development and innovative teaching approaches.
• Sound understanding of the CAPS curriculum and current educational trends.
• High computer literacy (Google Apps, MS Office, iPad apps, SMART Board).
• Self-motivated, energetic, and willing to participate in school life.
• Ability to manage departmental budget and resources.
• Stakeholder engagement skills, including with IEB and external bodies.
• Experience in a similar role for 5 years is advantageous.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a full CV, three referees' contact details, and a one-page educational philosophy statement via email to the HR Manager at Grayston Prep, with the subject line "Deputy Head: Foundation Phase."

Closing date for applications: 30 June.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Grayston reserves the right not to appoint or to appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

If no communication is received within three weeks post-closing, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful. Grayston complies with POPIA to ensure confidentiality of applicant information during recruitment.