a Head of Department: EGD

Curro is an 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 seeks to appoint a Head of Department: EGD (full-time) at HeronBridge in Fourways to commence duties in September 2026

Vacancy Reference: 28137b .

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Plan, control, record and report on assessments
• Attend meetings, forums, workshops for the grades/phase as required
• Create an educational atmosphere in the classroom
• Take responsibility for any and all school equipment and stock of the class
• Work closely with the teachers in the grades/phase to ensure the effective running of the grades/phase
• Manage, plan, assist and promote teaching and learning within the class
• Manage, plan, assist and promote activities (sport and culture) within the school
• Manage, plan, assist and promote discipline within the grades/phase
• Assist with sport and other admin duties as and when the need arises

Qualifications, experience and skills

• An appropriate academic and professional education qualification from a recognised institution
• Relevant experience in teaching EGD
• Relevant experience as a Head of Department
• Current SACE registration
• IEB curriculum experience is essential
• A clear criminal record

Closing date: 17 July 2026.

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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 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.