Executive à Afrique du Sud

Location: Pretoria | Application closing date: 20 October

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95% of students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.

They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award‑winning team of over 13,000 staff, you can work in state‑of‑the‑art facilities alongside industry‑renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.

We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry‑leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

OUR SCHOOL: Reddford House The Hills is uniquely situated in the Game Reserve Estate – an upmarket, secure residential estate, which includes a game reserve stocked with several species of antelope and zebra.

Lateral thinking, comprehension and innovative application of skills and concepts form the three pillars of the Reddford House approach to education. The professionally designed interiors enhance this vibrant, joyful educational approach.

Our dynamic teachers strive to shape inquiring minds and develop young talent and are selected for their specialist knowledge, excellent qualifications, outstanding reputations, and rapport with students. At Reddford House The Hills we strive to create well‑balanced students, who are happy and confident in themselves, ready to take on the future.

At Reddford House The Hills we are committed to inspiring academic, cultural and sporting excellence.

To adopt a holistic view of students in their care, promoting their general progress and well‑being, and to lead the quality of teaching, learning and pastoral care across the Junior Prep phase.

• Lead the quality of teaching, learning and pastoral care across the Junior Prep phase.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff; facilitate targeted CPD aligned to improvement priorities.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment cycles, moderation and statutory / reporting timelines.
• Use attainment / progress data to drive intervention, enrichment and continuous improvement.
• Model high‑impact classroom practice and a calm, consistent behaviour culture.
• Strengthen parent partnership through timely, transparent communication (meetings, reports, updates).
• Manage phase operations (timetables, cover / locum coordination, routines, compliance and safeguarding).
• Coordinate / co‑lead co‑curricular programmes and key JP events.
• Support recruitment / induction and performance development; deputise for senior leaders when needed.

• SACE registration (essential).
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed / PGCE); formal leadership training / qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ successful teaching experience, plus minimum 2 years in a formal leadership role (e.g., grade / phase head, subject lead).
• Deep curriculum and assessment literacy; confident with data‑informed decision‑making.
• Experience with IEB or international curricula (advantageous).
• Outstanding communication, organisation and stakeholder management (staff and parents).
• Solutions‑focused, resilient, values‑driven; unwavering commitment to safeguarding.
• Appropriate right to work in South Africa.

Application form is mandatory: please complete the application form at the end of the advert. Applications will not be considered without the completed form.

Include a supporting statement, CV, and at least two referees from a recent / current appointment.

Executive Head.

Full‑time, Permanent.

Language: English.

References for shortlisted candidates may be taken before interview and the school may contact any previous employer. The school will conduct safeguarding and background checks.

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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