Join Curro's leadership team and be a catalyst for change. We're seeking forward-thinking leaders to ensure our learners receive the best academics and grow into well-rounded individuals. Lead with us and prepare our learners for success!
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 Senior Phase Head (full-time) at Curro Foreshore in Cape Town CBD to commence duties in January 2026.
Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint a Senior phase head at
Curro Foreshore
in
Cape Town CBD
. The Senior head is responsible for managing all phase administration through the effective application of Curro policies and procedures as adapted and customised to the needs of the school. To ensure high standards of teaching and learning practice, the Senior phase head is also responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches and dialogue with teachers. In addition, the role involves teaching and coordinating specific subjects as per the Curro and IEB curricula for the Senior phase.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.
Key performance areas
Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
Manage the phase administration and academics, including annual and termly plans and timetables, staff duties, tutoring classes, communication, scholarships and budgeting
Manage the phase curriculum via pre- and post-rollout reviews, checks and moderation
Plan and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including rosters, moderation, revision and supervision
Manage and mentor grade heads, including interviews, appraisals and mediation
Manage interventions and discipline according to Curro policies and procedures and the code of conduct
Plan and manage events
Plan and manage classroom/learning environment design and set-up for optimal performance
Qualifications, experience and skills
BEd degree and/or PGCE in Senior, with a management diploma advantageous
Minimum 5 years' experience as a departmental head, with experience as a grade or subject head advantageous
Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
Proven management and leadership skills
Ability to lead and mentor other teachers
Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
Willing and able to work overtime and weekends and to be involved in school activities
Proficient in Microsoft Office
SACE-registered
Clear criminal record
Closing date:
05 December 2025
Read more about where you will work
HIGH SCHOOL
Please apply before
05 December 2025
.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.
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position.
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