Deputy Head

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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 Holdings seeks to appoint a deputy head (full-time) to commence duties in January 2026.

Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking deputy head at Northern Academy in Polokwane. In support of the executive head, the deputy head is responsible for the management and achievement of school targets through the effective application of Curro policies and procedures. The deputy head also provides general assistance to the head of the school in all aspects of school management and must be able to take the lead and manage any of the executive head's duties when the head of the school is unavailable or delegates any responsibilities. The role furthermore involves taking responsibility for specific portfolios assigned to the deputy head, for example, learner affairs, school discipline, extramural programmes or marketing.

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

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.
• Manage student leadership programmes and fundraising.
• Develop and manage the school budget.
• Plan and manage academics, including curricula development and implementation, work schemes and training, class observations and communication.
• Manage health, safety and security.
• Manage assessments and reporting, from setting up timetables to evaluating remedial actions.
• Manage and mentor staff, including recruitment, appraisals, disciplinary issues, skills development and mediation.
• Manage interventions and disciplinary processes and mentor staff in pastoral duties.
• 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, with an honours degree in educational leadership and management advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years' managerial experience, with experience as part of a school management team advantageous.
• Knowledge of the NSC curriculum.
• Proven management and leadership skills and business acumen.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff members.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.
• Willing and able to work extended hours and to become involved in all aspects of school life.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• SACE-registered.
• Clear criminal record.

Closing date: 28 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.

Consent to use your personal information

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). You have the right to ask what information is used when and how and to revoke consent at any time.

Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

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PRIMARY SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL

Please apply before 28 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.