Head of Preschool & Early Years Campus Leadership

Curro Holdings Ltd; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Secunda is seeking a Head of Preschool (Full Campus) to lead the ECD campus in Secunda, starting January 2027. You will drive academics, operations, staff development and community programmes to meet Curro standards.

The ideal candidate holds an ECD/Foundation Phase qualification with 3–5 years as head of preschool or 5 years as teacher, plus CAPS knowledge and strong leadership and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in foundation phase education or diploma in ECD (NQF level 6).
• 3–5 years’ experience as head of a preschool or 5 years’ experience as a preschool teacher.
• Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum.
• Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff members.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual business and strategic plan for academics, social responsibility and community programmes.
• Plan and manage school administration, curriculum implementation and timetables.
• Manage staff recruitment, appraisals, discipline, and development.
• Oversee interventions and disciplinary processes per Curro policies.
• Manage school finances, budgeting and payroll.

Skills

Management and leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Education

Foundation phase / ECD qualification

Job description

Curro Secunda is seeking a Head of Preschool (Full Campus) to lead the ECD campus in Secunda, starting January 2027. You will drive academics, operations, staff development and community programmes to meet Curro standards.

The ideal candidate holds an ECD/Foundation Phase qualification with 3–5 years as head of preschool or 5 years as teacher, plus CAPS knowledge and strong leadership and budgeting skills.