Head of Department: Afrikaans at Curro Holdings Ltd

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 Department: Afrikaans (full-time) at HeronBridge College in Fourways to commence duties in May 2026
• The Department Head is responsible for managing their academic department, overseeing the curriculum, and guiding a team of specialist teachers to uphold high academic standards. The role encompasses curriculum development, staff management, quality assurance, and direct teaching to shape learners into well-rounded, 21st-century citizens. The incumbent teaches and coordinates relevant subjects according to IEB and Curro requirements.

Key Responsibilities & Performance Areas:

Curriculum Leadership & Administration

• Align and update curriculum policies with IEB and Curro standards
• Liaise with Curro Head Office subject specialists throughout the academic year
• Manage curriculum planning for all grades and assessment cycles
• Provide guidance on curriculum sequencing, concept delivery, and curriculum challenges
• Oversee subject-specific requirements, paper-setting, and systemic testing
• Moderate assessment tools and maintain centralised subject files
• Select and manage resources, textbooks, and budgets as per departmental needs

Academic Standards & Departmental Management

• Take ownership of academic performance and quality for the subject
• Manage consistent recording of learner portfolios and departmental systems
• Lead departmental compliance for assessments and reporting

Team Management & Mentoring

• Lead recruitment/interviewing of subject teachers and offer recommendations
• Mentor and manage teachers, facilitating their growth and upskilling
• Address staff discipline in consultation with academic leadership
• Deliver pastoral support and mediate intra-department issues
• Oversee teacher planning, classroom management, and delivery of extra academic lessons
• Monitor teacher and pupil progress, implementing interventions as required
• Conduct class visits and feedback sessions to sustain teaching excellence
• Institute academic registers, extra lessons, policy/process adherence

Extra-Curricular Coordination

• Oversee administration and support for subject olympiads, public speaking, entrepreneurs’ days, and other enrichment activities
• Manage extra lesson programmes and nominate pupils for awards based on achievement
• Maintain effective parent and community communications

Reporting & Meetings

• Compile and analyse termly grade results; report to Academic Head with recommendations
• Ensure accuracy of term reports, feedback, and personalised comments
• Moderate assessments across schools and share best practices within Curro

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using innovative, interactive lessons
• Track attendance, manage homework and assessment schedules
• Prepare marking, feedback, and remedial interventions for learners needing support
• Uphold discipline and foster positive learner attitudes
• Offer extra lessons, remedial support, and individual tutoring as needed

Extramural Duties

• Organise and attend extramural activities, practices, fixtures, outings, grade, and phase meetings
• Maintain attendance registers for all activities

Professional Conduct:

• Demonstrate excellent organisation, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Respond to school communications within 24 hours
• Uphold punctuality, professionalism, and the Christian ethos and values of the school

Qualifications and experience

• BEd and/or PGCE in FET phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous
• 3–5 years as Department/Subject Matter Head, teaching a variety of grades including Matrics
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills 
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SACE-registered
• Clear criminal record

Closing date: 05 December 2025