Head of Sports (Grades R to 3) Permanent

PLEASE TAKE NOTE

• You will only be required to submit supporting documents should you be invited for an interview.
• You do not need to contact us. Please regard your application for this post as unsuccessful if you have not received notification for an interview by 2 weeks after the closing date.
• Curro Holdings Ltd reserves the right to not make an appointment.

Curro is an equal opportunity employer

Preference will be given to EE candidates.

• An appropriate qualification from a recognised institution
• Relevant years’ experience in a similar position
• Current SACE registration
• Good understanding of and experience in Primary School sport coaching and managing
• Physical Ed teaching experience (Grade R-3)
• Leadership skills to develop the sport department
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work professionally with management, staff and parents
• Being an effective sport practitioner
• Have excellent relationships with educators and learners
• Have excellent communication skills
• Develop and foster a positive atmosphere of teamwork within the department
• Demonstrate a confidential manner in all aspects of work
• Have the ability to identify possible problems and provide feasible solutions
• Have effective leadership qualities and deliver professional advice

Responsibilities Include:

• Day-to-day management, control and operation of the Sport Department
• Setting and ensuring highest personal example to department through own personal standard of attendance, behaviour and dress
• Keeping up to date with coaching practice, leading forward planning within the department
• Establishing common standards of practice, promoting the aims and ethos of the school
• Contributing to the school’s planning and delivery of school extra-curricular activities
• Developing effective links with partner schools and the community, promoting the school
• Undertaking professional duties of coaching and work in compliance with school policies and procedures
• Encouraging excellence in coaching and learning, and develop and enhance coaching practice of others
• A clear criminal record is essential
• Personal commitment to Christian education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the School is essential