Head of Preschool (Full Campus)

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 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 Preschool (Full Campus) (full-time) at Curro Secunda in Secunda to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 31400

Curro is seeking to appoint a head of a preschool (ECD) at Curro Secunda in Secunda. The head of preschool – full campus is responsible for the overall growth, profitability, quality and service provision of the campus. Specifically, the role involves managing school targets through the effective application of Curro policies and procedures as adapted and customised to the needs of the school.

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

Key performance areas

• Develop an annual business and strategic plan and manage its implementation, including academics, social responsibility and community programmes, school data, marketing, facilities management, health and safety, brand image, preschool policies and procedures and aftercare
• Plan and manage school administration and academics, including planners and timetables, curriculum implementation and monitoring, work schemes, assessment plans, learner observations, staff duties and communication
• Manage and mentor staff, including recruitment, appraisals, disciplinary issues, skills development, mediation, retention and employment equity
• Manage interventions and disciplinary processes according to Curro policies and procedures
• Manage the school finances, including developing and managing the school budget and managing payroll

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Diploma or degree in foundation phase education or diploma in ECD, or an equivalent (minimum NQF level 6)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as head of a preschool or minimum 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
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills

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