Deputy Head: Academics DigiED
Curro Holdings Ltd · Cape Town, Western Cape
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- Develop an annual business and strategic plan and manage its implementation, including academics, sport and cultural activities, social responsibility, marketing, brand image and facilities management
- Manage student leadership programmes and fundraising
- Develop and manage the school budget
- Plan and manage academics, including curricula development and implementation, work schemes and training, class observations and communication
- Manage health, safety and security
- Manage assessments and reporting, from setting up timetables to evaluating remedial actions
- Manage and mentor staff, including recruitment, appraisals, disciplinary issues, skills development and mediation
- Manage interventions and disciplinary processes and mentor staff in pastoral duties
- Plan and manage classroom/learning environment set-up for optimal performance, including managing the provision and maintenance of learning tools and equipment
- Plan and manage assessments formal and continuous and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
- Teach and tutor classes and participate in outreach drives and events
Qualifications, experience and skills
- BEd degree, with an honours degree in educational leadership and management advantageous
- Minimum 3-5 years' managerial experience, with experience as part of a school management team advantageous
- Knowledge of the NSC curriculum
- Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen
- Ability to lead and mentor staff members
- Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
- Willing and able to work extended hours and to become involved in all aspects of school life
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- SACE-registered
- Clear criminal record
The Ideal Candidate
You are someone who
- Lives and breathes education.
- Considers yourself an academic and lifelong learner.
- Is passionate about cognitive science, metacognition, and learner success.
- Understands how to use data to improve performance.
- Can inspire both staff and learners to achieve excellence.
- Stays at the forefront of global educational research and innovation.
- Has the courage to challenge the status quo in pursuit of better outcomes.
Closing date: 31 August 2026 .