Executive Head

2 weeks ago

Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa Curro Holdings Ltd Full time

At Curro,
we care
:

Executive Head:

Heronbridge College

Vacancy Reference: 16751:

Hey there At Curro, we're more than just a team, we're a family. We're on the lookout for go-getters, the dreamers, and the doers. Ready to roll up your sleeves and join a place where we value fun as much as we value hard work? Are you ready?

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

HeronBridge College is looking for an exceptional individual to lead and be an ambassador for the school, starting January 2024.

HeronBridge College is an independent Curro Select School located in Fourways.

Built on a foundation of Christian principles, our heart-led and holistic approach to education encourages learners to reach their full potential in all aspects of life.


Founded over 20-years ago, HeronBridge College accommodates learners from three years up until Grade 12, at the end of which they write the IEB examinations.


The Executive Head is the driving force of the school and is expected to embody all that HeronBridge stands for and strives to be.

An essential part of our journey forward, the role of the Executive Head is to provide leadership, mentorship and pedagogical advancement in a way that reflects our core values and recognises the needs of our staff, learners and community.


One of our primary core values specifically aligned to this position is to promote a caring school environment where staff and learners feel safe, motivated and encouraged.

The importance of this value extends to essential components aligned to our deep Christian ethos.

A second imperative is that the Executive Head can set and model a consistent tone of the highest expectations, joy, and a growth mindset among staff and learners alike.


The minimum requirements of applicants:

Preparation of business plans, including financial reports and forecasts, ensuring revenue and profit targets are achieved, will be required.

In addition, the Executive Head will work closely with all departments and Heads of the school to ensure that learner attendance levels reach their maximum, in line with strategic targets.


The successful person will be responsible for driving the business forward, providing strategic vision, inspiration and high professional standards across the campus and staff.

The Executive Head is responsible for recruitment, growth and management of designated employees at the school, and oversees the wellbeing of the organisation as a whole.


  • Proven highquality experience of business development and associated financial management;
  • 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;
  • An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
  • An awareness of brand, image and style;
  • Ability to inform and influence with strong and persuasive communication skills.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Honours Degree in Education (recommended) or related field;
  • Eight years' experience in a management position at an educational institution of which at least five years must be as Head of the institution;
  • Knowledge of Primary and High School curriculum (IEB);
  • COVID19 Vaccination Certification is essential;
  • Ability to lead and nurture young staff members;
  • Excellent management & leadership skills;
  • 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;
  • Current SACE registration;
  • Strategic thinking abilities;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Clear criminal record.


If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.

But don't be dismayed, next time it might be you.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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