Executive Head Permanent

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• Honours Degree in Education (recommended) or related field;
• Eight years of 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 (CAPS and IEB); 
• 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.

Please note that only employees who are currently employed by Curro will be considered for this position

The responsibilities are

• Proven high-quality 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.

The successful candidate will start on 01 October 2025.