Job Description

At Curro,

we care.

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Head of Sports

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Curro Academy Sandown

Vacancy Reference: 26774

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Be the hero in your classroom! With more than 25 years of educational excellence, Curro is seeking passionate teachers to join our family. Make a difference by joining Curro.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:





Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro Holdings seeks to appoint a Head of Sports (full-time) at Curro Sandown in Cape Town to commence duties in January 2026

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key Performance Areas

Day-to-day management, control, and operation of the sports department Set and maintain the highest standards for attendance, behaviour, and dress as an example to the department Build and foster excellent relationships with teachers and learners Develop and promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork within the department Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality at all times Keep up-to-date with coaching practices and lead forward-planning in the department Establish and uphold common standards of practice, promoting school aims and ethos Contribute to school planning and delivery of activities Develop effective links with partner schools and the community, promoting the school Undertake professional coaching duties in compliance with school policies and procedures Encourage excellence in coaching and learning, supporting and enhancing the coaching practice of others Show personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the school's values and ethos

Qualifications, experience and skills

An appropriate qualification from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar position Current SACE registration Leadership skills to develop, manage, and grow the sports department Excellent organisational and administrative abilities Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work professionally with management, staff, and parents Skilled, effective sports practitioner Excellent communication skills Problem-solving orientation and ability to provide feasible solutions Effective leadership qualities with the ability to deliver professional advice A clear criminal record

Closing date: 05 December 2025

Read more about where you will work

PRIMARY SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL




Please apply before

08 December 2025

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Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.

But don't be dismayed, next time it might be you.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a Permanent

position.






NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.