DEPUTY HEAD POST – STUDENT MANAGEMENT / AFFAIRS - Johannesburg - 2026

Edustaff; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high school in Johannesburg seeks a Deputy Head for Student Management/Affairs to ensure the wellbeing, safety, and success of students. The role requires experience in student affairs and the ability to work in a team-oriented, innovative environment. A passion for education and strong organizational skills are essential. Applications close on October 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in student affairs, discipline management, or boarding, preferably in a leadership role.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and work in a team.
• Strong understanding of child development and behaviour management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall wellbeing, safety, and success of students.
• Interact positively with parents.
• Display a progressive and inclusive approach to teaching and learning.

Skills

Learner Discipline

Boarding Facilities Management

Student Leadership

Policies and procedures

Extra-Curricular

Alumnae

Academic Innovation

Education

SACE registration

Job description

To start January 2026

SGB POST : High School

DEPUTY HEAD POST – STUDENT MANAGEMENT / AFFAIRS

A leading, monastic public high school school situated in , Johannesburg seeks to employ :

Faculty : Senior Management Team

As the Deputy Head of Student Management / Affairs, you will ensure the overall wellbeing, safety, and success of our students.

Key Requirements for the role include :

• Learner Discipline.
• Boarding Facilities Management
• Student Leadership
• Policies and procedures
• Extra-Curricular
• Alumnae
• Academic Innovation

The successful candidate will :

• Have the ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Have the ability to work in a team
• Have the ability to work in a stimulating and innovative teaching environment.
• Have experience in student affairs, discipline management, and / or boarding, preferably in a leadership role
• Be passionate about education and the wellbeing of girls
• Be innovative and proactive in adapting to the changing needs of education
• Be able to interact positively with parents
• Have a strong understanding of child development, behaviour management strategies, and counselling techniques
• Have knowledge of legal, regulatory, and child protection policies relevant to student wellbeing and boarding facilities.
• A high level of organizational, managerial, administrative and communication skills.
• Display a progressive and inclusive approach to teaching and learning
• Be respectful of and mindful of working in a multi-cultural, monastic school environment
• Be SACE registered
• A background and reference check will be mandatory

Applications close - 31 October 2025

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful