Head of High School

Key performance areas

• Academic Leadership Oversee the management of academics across the high school, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery.
• Strategic Planning & Implementation Develop and execute annual business and strategic plans, incorporating academics, sport, cultural activities, social responsibility, marketing, brand image, and facilities management.
• School Administration & Curriculum Management Plan and manage school administration and academic operations, including timetables, curriculum development and implementation, work schemes, class observations, staff duties, and communication processes.
• Staff Management & Mentorship Lead and mentor staff through recruitment, performance appraisals, disciplinary processes, skills development, and mediation.
• Pastoral Care & Discipline Manage interventions and disciplinary processes while guiding staff in pastoral responsibilities.
• Student Development & Fundraising Oversee student leadership programmes and coordinate fundraising initiatives.
• Financial Management Develop and manage the school budget, including payroll administration.
• Health, Safety & Security Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards across the school environment.
• Assessment & Reporting Manage assessments and reporting processes, from scheduling timetables to evaluating remedial actions.
• Learning Environment Management Plan and oversee classroom and learning environment set-up for optimal performance, including provision and maintenance of learning tools and equipment.
• Assessment & Homework Oversight Coordinate formal and continuous assessments, homework, moderation, revision, and supervision.
• Teaching & Outreach Teach and tutor classes while actively participating in outreach drives and school events.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd degree and/or PGCE in FET education, with an honours degree in education advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a phase head or deputy head at a high school
• Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen
• Knwowledge of CAPS curriculum
• Tech-savvy with an eye for modern educational tools
• Ability to lead and mentor staff members
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours, travel and to become involved in all aspects of school life
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SACE-registered
• Clear criminal record

Closing date: 01 October 2026 .