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Woodridge College & Preparatory School is an ISASA registered, co-education Christian based school situated on a magnificent 365-acre multi-adventure eco-estate between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape.

The School’s mission is to “provide a distinctive experience in a unique, natural environment, where all belong and are empowered to realise their full potential”.

Woodridge Preparatory School has the following position available:

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• An appropriate professional teaching qualification from a recognised institution (university degree and professional qualification);
• A Postgraduate qualification (e.g. a Master’s in Education, Educational Leadership, or Curriculum Development) is preferred;
• Further experience/certification in assessment and assessment types;
• An in-depth understanding of the CAPS curriculum;
• Extensive teaching experience in a Preparatory School;
• Experience in curriculum development and academic planning;
• Prior leadership experience;
• Experience in Inquiry Education Systems or/and IB (PYP) experience;
• Experience in the implementation of reading and reading support programmes.

Skills and Requirements

• Strong leadership and management abilities;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with pupils, staff and parents;
• Self-motivated team player with good organisational, time management and administration skills (including computer literacy, and the ability to use technology to enhance the learning experience);
• Ability to oversee academic policies, assessments, and teacher development;
• Knowledge of educational regulations and accreditation standards;
• Consistently promote and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and individual differences;
• Ability to handle conflict and adapt to change;
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to promote and embrace diversity and inclusion;
• Ability to integrate AI and technology into the curriculum;
• Requisite SACE certificate and relevant clearance certificates.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the academic curriculum, ensuring it aligns with the School’s educational philosophy and Strategic Plan;
• Leading curriculum innovation, integrating modern teaching methods and technology;
• Supporting differentiation strategies to cater to diverse student learning needs.
• Driving the mentorship and professional development programme for all teachers;\
• Leading and inspiring a passionate team of teaching professionals;
• Leading workshops and presentations for staff, parents and other educators across multiple learning aspects.
• Monitoring student academic performance and supporting interventions where necessary;
• Ensuring effective assessment and reporting systems are in place;
• Working closely with learning support teams to assist pupils with specific educational needs;
• Overall responsibility for report co-ordination.
• Collaborating with the Head to develop and enforce academic policies;
• Ensuring compliance with educational regulations and accreditation requirements;
• Assisting in school inspections and reporting processes.
• Communicating with parents about curriculum updates, pupil progress, and academic expectations.
• Organising academic events such as pupil led conferences, workshops, subject-specific initiatives and parent teacher meetings;
• Strengthening connections with external educational organisations and learning resources.

Commencing date: January 2026. Please email a CV with two contactable references to:

Closing date for applications: 4 July 2025

Woodridge College & Preparatory School reserves the right not to fill this position. Woodridge is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from Woodridge within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. An application will not, in itself, entitle an applicant to an interview or an appointment.

In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), Woodridge College and Preparatory school (Woodridge) will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected. Your information will not be used for any other purpose, or positions that might become available in future. By submitting your CV/application, you agree and give consent that your information may be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process of this position.

Closing Date

04/07/2025

Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa