Head of Academics

Key performance areas

• Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons, setting up workbooks, identifying/addressing learner needs and evaluating and improving instructional methods and educational materials
• Manage school administration, including timetables, staff duties, tutoring classes, subject changes and choices, communication, new applicants and learner accommodation
• Manage academics, including the planning, design and implementation of the curriculum
• Manage and mentor staff, including interviews, appraisals, mediation and training
• Manage academic policies and procedures as well as academic interventions
• Plan and manage events and award ceremonies
• Plan and manage classrooms, including assessment rosters, classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Plan and manage assessments formal and continuous and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd degree and/or PGCE, with an honours degree in curriculum studies or educational leadership and management advantageous
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a departmental or deputy head, with experience in FET phase management, curriculum design, teaching and educational leadership advantageous
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven management and leadership skills
• Ability to lead and mentor other teachers and to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SACE-registered
• Clear criminal record

Closing date: 31 August 2026 .