Executive Head (High School)

Curro Holdings Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd invites applications for the role of Executive Head (High School) at Curro Thatchfield in Centurion. The appointment will commence duties in January 2027, with responsibility for the growth, profitability, quality and service across preschool, primary and high school on campus.

The executive head will lead compliance with legislation and Curro policies, mentor staff, drive curricula (CAPS/IEB) and promote learner‑centred, values‑based education across three schools while

Qualifications

• Honours degree in education, specialising in school leadership and management or equivalent.
• Experience as a head or manager of a campus or educational institution, with 3–5 years’ experience as head of a primary or high school advantageous.
• Knowledge of curricula for all learning phases, including CAPS and IEB.
• Proven leadership, management, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual business and strategic 10‑year plan and manage its implementation.
• Develop and manage the annual budget, in alignment with the 10‑year plan and EBITDA.
• Design and implement annual curriculum planning approaches.
• Manage and represent internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee health, safety and security.
• Compile and submit required reports (academic and non‑academic).
• Mentor staff and lead marketing and social responsibility.
• Oversee school facilities and new building activities.
• Provide pastoral leadership for staff and learners and manage interventions and disciplinary hearings.
• Coordinate and attend all school events.

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 Executive Head (High School) (full-time) at Curro Thatchfield in Centurion to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 31475

Curro is seeking to appoint a forward-thinking executive head at Curro Thatchfield in Centurion. The executive head will be responsible for the growth, profitability, quality and service provision of all three schools on campus ─ preschool, primary school and high school. The role also entails managing the campus in compliance with the applicable legislation, regulations and personnel administration measures and promoting learner education in accordance with approved policies. Through effective school leadership and management, the executive head should promote the Curro ethos, which supports the delivery of quality education and positive learning experiences for all learners.

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

Key performance areas

• Develop an annual business and strategic 10-year plan and manage its implementation
• Develop and manage the annual budget, in alignment with the 10-year plan and EBITDA
• Design and implement annual curriculum planning approaches
• Manage and represent all internal and external stakeholders
• Manage health, safety and security
• Compile and submit or provide information for all required reports (academic and non-academic)
• Manage and mentor staff
• Manage marketing and social responsibility
• Oversee and manage school facilities (applicable to new building activities and maintenance)
• Play a pastoral role for staff and learners and manage interventions and disciplinary hearings
• Plan, coordinate and attend all school events

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Honours degree in education, specialising in school leadership and management or an equivalent
• Experience as a head or manager of a campus or educational institution, with 3-5 years’ experience as the head of a primary or high school advantageous
• Knowledge of the curricula for all learning phases, including CAPS and IEB
• Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen
• Ability to lead and mentor young staff members
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills, able to meet deadlines and targets
• Willing and able to work extended hours and become involved in all aspects of school life

Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

https://www.curro.co.za