Head of Sports at Curro Holdings Ltd

Key performance areas

• Day-to-day management, control and operation of the sports department
• Setting and ensuring the highest personal example to the department through own personal standard of attendance, behaviour and dress
• Building and fostering excellent relationships with teachers and learners
• Developing and fostering a positive atmosphere of teamwork within the department
• Demonstrating a confidential manner in all aspects of work
• Keeping up to date with coaching practice and leading forward-planning within the department
• Establishing common standards of practice, promoting the aims and ethos of the school
• Contributing to the school’s planning and delivery of school activities
• Developing effective links with partner schools and the community; promoting the school
• Undertaking professional duties of coaching and work in compliance with school policies and procedures
• Encouraging excellence in coaching and learning, and developing and enhancing coaching practice of others

Qualifications, experience and skills

• An appropriate qualification from a recognised institution
• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar position
• Current SACE registration
• Leadership skills to develop the sports department
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work professionally with management, staff and parents
• Effective sports practitioner
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to identify possible problems and provide feasible solutions
• Effective leadership qualities and ability to deliver professional advice
• A clear criminal record is essential
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school

Closing date: 05 February 2026.