Executive Head

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Curro Holdings Ltd Full time

At Curro, we care
:

Executive Head:

Curro Brackenfell

Vacancy Reference: 16511:

Curro Holdings is a leader in the independent education sector.

Employees who join Curro will be immersed in world-class teaching practices, well-equipped classrooms and a resilient support structure to ensure not only the employee's personal growth, but also that Curro's goals are met.

You can join Curro as
an Executive Head at
Curo Brackenfell to start
on 01 September 2023

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

Curro Holdings Limited ("Curro") has a profound mission: to expand independent education to as many learners as possible in southern Africa.

Curro has been listed on the JSE since 2011 and today it has over 73,000 learners across 78 campuses with 182 schools.


We believe that every child deserves an excellent, quality education that stretches beyond the classroom; we strive to make a difference in southern Africa by turning the learners of today into the leaders of the future.

Come and join our quest to make a difference in education


Preparation of business plans, including financial reports and forecasts, ensuring revenue and profit targets are achieved and that learner attendance levels reach the maximum in line with strategic targets.

The successful person will also be responsible for driving the business forward, providing vision, inspiration and high professional standards; to develop and implement a strategic management plan and also to recruit, develop and manage designated employees at the school.


  • Proven highquality experience of business development and associated financial management
  • An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • An awareness of branding, image and style
  • Ability to inform and influence with strong and persuasive communication skills
  • Meticulous administration, planning and the ability to meet targets and deadlines
  • Tact, sensitivity and the ability to handle confidential material with discretion
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • High degree of personal motivation, initiative, energy, creativity and drive
  • An interest and empathy with the ethos and aims of independent education
  • Willingness to take an interest and become involved in all aspects of the life of the School

Experience & Qualifications

  • Honours Degree in Education (recommended) or related field
  • 8 years' experience in a management position at an educational institution of which at least 5 years must be as head of the institution.
  • Knowledge of Primary and High School curriculum (IEB)
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COVID19 Vaccination Certification is essential:

  • Ability to lead and nurture young staff members.
  • Excellent management & leadership skills is a requirement
  • Experienced diversity manager
  • Sound and proven business acumen
  • A passion for education and children
  • Accepting and subscribing to the Christian values and ethos of the school
  • Profound knowledge of the curriculum and related matters for all phases
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Current SACE registration:

  • Strategic thinking abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
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Clear criminal record
This is a
Permanent position.

Read more about where you will work
PRESCHOOL | PRIMARY SCHOOL
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  • If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, kindly accept that you were not successful for this position._
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  • But don't be dismayed, next time it might be you._
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**_Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment._

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