Director of Academic Strategy & Innovation

Advtech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvTECH hires an Academic Head of Brand to drive the Crawford International Schools' academic quality across South Africa and Kenya, aligning curricula with the group strategy and CAT guidance. You will lead teaching excellence, LMS adoption, and professional development to raise student outcomes.

Responsibilities include steering academic strategy, monitoring progress, ensuring compliance with IB, IEB, and Cambridge standards, and coordinating cross-school collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in academic leadership and curriculum implementation.
• Experience with teaching effectiveness and learning technologies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and multi-campus programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of the brand’s academic strategy.
• Collaborate on progressive teaching methodologies and technologies.
• Oversee differentiation and standardisation across brand schools.
• Coordinate academic conferences and professional learning opportunities.
• Manage brand academic budget and governance with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum strategy

Teaching improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

AdvTECH hires an Academic Head of Brand to drive the Crawford International Schools' academic quality across South Africa and Kenya, aligning curricula with the group strategy and CAT guidance. You will lead teaching excellence, LMS adoption, and professional development to raise student outcomes.

Responsibilities include steering academic strategy, monitoring progress, ensuring compliance with IB, IEB, and Cambridge standards, and coordinating cross-school collaboration.