Head of High School

Curro Holdings Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd invites applications for Head of High School at Curro Soshanguve in Soshanguve, commencing duties in November 2026. The role blends academic leadership with strategic planning, staff mentorship, and adherence to Curro policies and the CAPS curriculum.

Preference will be given to EE candidates. The successful candidate will oversee curriculum delivery, staff development, student welfare and fundraising, while ensuring health, safety and efficient administration across the high

Qualifications

• BEd degree and/or PGCE in FET education, with an honours degree in education advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a phase head or deputy head at a high school
• Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen
• Knowledge of CAPS curriculum
• Tech-savvy with an eye for modern educational tools
• Ability to lead and mentor staff members
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours, travel and to become involved in all aspects of school life

Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership: Oversee the management of academics across the high school.
• Strategic Planning & Implementation: Develop and execute annual business and strategic plans across academics, sport, culture, and facilities.
• School Administration & Curriculum Management: Plan and manage timetables, curriculum development and implementation.
• Staff Management & Mentorship: Lead and mentor staff through recruitment, performance appraisals, and development.
• Pastoral Care & Discipline: Manage interventions and disciplinary processes and guide staff in pastoral duties.
• Student Development & Fundraising: Oversee student leadership programs and coordinate fundraising.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage the school budget, including payroll.
• Health, Safety & Security: Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assessment & Reporting: Manage assessments and reporting processes.
• Learning Environment Management: Set up classrooms and learning tools for optimal performance.
• Assessment & Homework Oversight: Coordinate assessments, homework, and supervision.
• Teaching & Outreach: Teach and participate in outreach drives and school events

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Edtech awareness

Education

BEd/PGCE in FET (with honours)

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 Head of High School (full-time) at Curro Soshanguve in Soshanguve to commence duties in November 2026

Vacancy Reference: 30082b

Curro is seeking to appoint a head of high school who is a strategic thinker and can lead with heart and purpose at Curro Soshanguve in Soshanguve. The head of high school is responsible for managing school targets through the effective application of Curro policies and procedures as adapted and customised to the needs of the school. The head of high school is also responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches and mentoring staff. In addition, the role involves teaching and coordinating specific subjects as per the Curro and CAPS curricula for the senior phase. Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Academic Leadership Oversee the management of academics across the high school, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery.
• Strategic Planning & Implementation Develop and execute annual business and strategic plans, incorporating academics, sport, cultural activities, social responsibility, marketing, brand image, and facilities management.
• School Administration & Curriculum Management Plan and manage school administration and academic operations, including timetables, curriculum development and implementation, work schemes, class observations, staff duties, and communication processes.
• Staff Management & Mentorship Lead and mentor staff through recruitment, performance appraisals, disciplinary processes, skills development, and mediation.
• Pastoral Care & Discipline Manage interventions and disciplinary processes while guiding staff in pastoral responsibilities.
• Student Development & Fundraising Oversee student leadership programmes and coordinate fundraising initiatives.
• Financial Management Develop and manage the school budget, including payroll administration.
• Health, Safety & Security Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards across the school environment.
• Assessment & Reporting Manage assessments and reporting processes, from scheduling timetables to evaluating remedial actions.
• Learning Environment Management Plan and oversee classroom and learning environment set-up for optimal performance, including provision and maintenance of learning tools and equipment.
• Assessment & Homework Oversight Coordinate formal and continuous assessments, homework, moderation, revision, and supervision.
• Teaching & Outreach Teach and tutor classes while actively participating in outreach drives and school events.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd degree and/or PGCE in FET education, with an honours degree in education advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a phase head or deputy head at a high school
• Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen
• Knwowledge of CAPS curriculum
• Tech-savvy with an eye for modern educational tools
• Ability to lead and mentor staff members
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours, travel and to become involved in all aspects of school life

Consent to use your personal information

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Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
https://www.curro.co.za