17 Oct
Curro Holdings
Newcastle
Job details
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Job type
- Permanent
Location
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Full job description
At Curro, we care.
Executive Head
St Dominics
Vacancy Reference: 21971
Seeking visionary school leaders to join Curro's dynamic team. Be at the forefront of educational innovation, delivering best-in-class academics while fostering holistic development. Help our learners excel!
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:
- 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.
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 January 2025.
Read more about where you will work
PRESCHOOL | PRIMARY SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL
Please apply before 31 October 2024.
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.
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