Head of High School Permanent

Curro Delft invites applications from an experienced, dynamic and values-driven educational leader for the position of Head of High School. Reporting directly to the Executive Head, the Head of High School will provide strategic and operational leadership to Grades 8–12. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for academic performance, teaching and learning, staff development, learner progress and the effective day-to-day leadership of the high school. This is a senior leadership position for an individual who can combine a clear educational vision with disciplined execution, strong people leadership and an unwavering commitment to learner achievement.

• Lead the academic strategy and school improvement priorities for Grades 8–12.
• Drive measurable improvement in learner achievement, promotion rates and NSC outcomes.
• Ensure effective implementation of CAPS, curriculum coverage, assessment, moderation and academic reporting.
• Establish consistently high standards of teaching and learning across all subjects.
• Lead lesson observations, learning walks, instructional coaching and professional development.
• Use learner, class and subject performance data to identify priorities and direct intervention.
• Lead and hold Phase Heads, Subject Heads, Grade Heads and other designated school leaders accountable for performance.
• Develop the leadership capacity and professional practice of staff.
• Coordinate the academic, behavioural, pastoral and operational leadership of the high school.
• Promote a calm, disciplined, inclusive and aspirational school culture.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence and build productive relationships with learners, staff and parents.
• Contribute to staffing, performance management, resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Serve as a senior member of the School Leadership Team and act on behalf of the Executive Head when formally delegated.

• A recognised professional teaching qualification.
• Current SACE registration.
• Substantial successful teaching experience at high-school level.
• At least five years of increasing educational leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of CAPS, NSC assessment and secondary-school academic requirements.
• Demonstrated success in improving teaching quality and learner outcomes.
• Experience in leading and developing teachers and middle leaders.
• The ability to interpret academic data and translate it into focused improvement actions.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• The confidence and professional judgement to address underperformance and make difficult decisions fairly.

Previous experience as a Head or Deputy Head of High School, a relevant postgraduate qualification and experience within a large or improving school will be advantageous.

 

The successful candidate will be

An academically credible, strategic and resilient leader who sets high expectations and follows through consistently. The successful candidate will be visible, solutions-focused and able to build trust while maintaining clear accountability.

They will demonstrate a genuine commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, learner wellbeing and the holistic development of every learner. They must also be aligned with Curro Delft’s BRIGHT values: Bravery, Respect, Integrity, Gratitude, Hope and Tenacity.

Curro Delft is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.