Head Of Department : Afrikaans

Curro Holdings Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is looking for a Head of Department for Afrikaans. This full-time position involves managing the academic department, overseeing curriculum development, and providing leadership to a team of teachers. Candidates must possess a BEd or PGCE with relevant teaching experience, strong communication, and organizational skills. The role is crucial for maintaining high academic standards in line with IEB requirements and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as Department Head or Subject Matter Head.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum.
• SACE registration and clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic department and oversee curriculum.
• Coach and mentor teachers to uphold academic standards.
• Conduct class visits and provide feedback.

Skills

Curriculum development

Teaching skills

Team management

Communication skills

Education

BEd or PGCE in FET phase education

Honours degree in education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title : Head of Department : Afrikaans

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline

December 05

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What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and / or skillsets :

Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed 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 Holdings seeks to appoint a Head of Department : Afrikaans (full-time) at HeronBridge College in Fourways to commence duties in May.

The Department Head is responsible for managing their academic department, overseeing the curriculum, and guiding a team of specialist teachers to uphold high academic standards.

The role encompasses curriculum development, staff management, quality assurance, and direct teaching to shape learners into well-rounded, 21st-century citizens.

The incumbent teaches and coordinates relevant subjects according to IEB and Curro requirements.

Key Responsibilities & Performance Areas

Curriculum Leadership & Administration

• Align and update curriculum policies with IEB and Curro standards
• Liaise with Curro Head Office subject specialists throughout the academic year
• Manage curriculum planning for all grades and assessment cycles
• Provide guidance on curriculum sequencing, concept delivery, and curriculum challenges
• Oversee subject-specific requirements, paper-setting, and systemic testing
• Moderate assessment tools and maintain centralised subject files
• Select and manage resources, textbooks, and budgets as per departmental needs

Academic Standards & Departmental Management

• Take ownership of academic performance and quality for the subject
• Manage consistent recording of learner portfolios and departmental systems
• Lead departmental compliance for assessments and reporting

Team Management & Mentoring

• Lead recruitment / interviewing of subject teachers and offer recommendations
• Mentor and manage teachers, facilitating their growth and upskilling
• Address staff discipline in consultation with academic leadership
• Deliver pastoral support and mediate intra-department issues
• Oversee teacher planning, classroom management, and delivery of extra academic lessons
• Monitor teacher and pupil progress, implementing interventions as required
• Conduct class visits and feedback sessions to sustain teaching excellence
• Institute academic registers, extra lessons, policy / process adherence

Extra-Curricular Coordination

• Oversee administration and support for subject olympiads, public speaking, entrepreneurs' days, and other enrichment activities
• Manage extra lesson programmes and nominate pupils for awards based on achievement
• Maintain effective parent and community communications

Reporting & Meetings

• Compile and analyse termly grade results; report to Academic Head with recommendations
• Ensure accuracy of term reports, feedback, and personalised comments
• Moderate assessments across schools and share best practices within Curro

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using innovative, interactive lessons
• Track attendance, manage homework and assessment schedules
• Prepare marking, feedback, and remedial interventions for learners needing support
• Uphold discipline and foster positive learner attitudes
• Offer extra lessons, remedial support, and individual tutoring as needed

Extramural Duties

• Organise and attend extramural activities, practices, fixtures, outings, grade, and phase meetings
• Maintain attendance registers for all activities

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrate excellent organisation, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Respond to school communications within 24 hours
• Uphold punctuality, professionalism, and the Christian ethos and values of the school

Qualifications and Experience

• BEd and / or PGCE in FET phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject(s) advantageous)
• 3–5 years as Department / Subject Matter Head, teaching a variety of grades including Matrics
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SACE-registered
• Clear criminal record

Closing date

05 December

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