Deputy Head Permanent

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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) at Northern Academy in Polokwane 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