Head of High School at Curro Holdings Ltd

Key performance areas

• Develop an annual business and strategic plan and manage its implementation, including academics, sport and cultural activities, social responsibility, marketing, brand image and facilities management 
• Plan and manage school administration and academics, including planners and timetables, curriculum development and implementation, work schemes, class observations, staff duties and communication
• Manage and mentor staff, including recruitment, appraisals, disciplinary issues, skills development and mediation
• Manage interventions and disciplinary processes and mentor staff in pastoral duties
• Manage student leadership programmes and fundraising
• Develop and manage the school budget, including payroll
• Manage health, safety and security
• Manage assessments and reporting, from setting up timetables to evaluating remedial actions
• Plan and manage classroom/learning environment set-up for optimal performance, including managing the provision and maintenance of learning tools and equipment
• Plan and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
• Teach and tutor classes and participate in outreach drives and 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  
• 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: 04 December 2025.