HOD: Physical Sciences

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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 Vanderbijlpark seeks to appoint a Head of Department: Physical Sciences (Grades 10 to 12) to commence duties in January 2026.

Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Head of Department: Physical Sciences (Grades 10 to 12) at Curro Vanderbijlpark. The Head of Department will be responsible for managing the department, curriculum, and teachers in their subject area. This role provides academic leadership, ensures compliance with IEB and Curro Curriculum standards, and promotes high-quality teaching and learning across all grades.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Manage curriculum planning, administration, and academic delivery within the subject area.
• Liaise with Curro Head Office subject specialists and ensure compliance with IEB and Curro requirements.
• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to subject teachers to maintain high teaching standards.
• Plan, moderate, and review assessment tools (formative and summative).
• Ensure consistent academic quality through class visits, lesson observations, and staff development.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, and filing systems.
• Oversee reporting, result analysis, and the implementation of improvement plans.
• Participate in and manage subject-related extracurricular activities (e.g., Olympiads, public speaking, and competitions).
• Actively teach and engage with learners in the classroom to promote excellence and curiosity in the subject.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd / Post Graduate Certificate in Education (required).
• Honours degree in subject matter (advantageous).
• 8 years teaching experience.
• 4 years' experience as a Head of Department or Subject Head, having taught across multiple grades including Matric.
• Knowledge of IEB and Curro curricula.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and report-writing abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related educational technology.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• SACE registration (required).
• Willingness to work overtime and attend school activities and events as required.

Closing date: 24 November 2025.

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration as part of your online application.

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By submitting your application, you give Curro Holdings the right to process your personal information as required for recruitment purposes in alignment with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

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Please apply before 24 November 2025.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.

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.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a Permanent position.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.