a Head of Department: IT and Robotics

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: IT and Robotics (full-time) at Curro Hillcrest in Hillcrest to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 29668 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 is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Provide vision and leadership for the IT department while teaching Robotics
• Establish a nurturing teaching environment that promotes engaged learning
• Complete collaborative planning, portfolio moderation, and maintain accurate records
• Construct timely, informative reports to learners and parents on progress
• Run weekly departmental meetings and cascade information from Subject Head meetings
• Teach extra lessons when required and participate in the High School extramural programme
• Attend all special occasions and school events as directed by Heads
• Ensure thorough understanding and application of assessment standards
• Demonstrate professional conduct in punctuality, behaviour, and work standards
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as determined by the Head of School

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Minimum 3 years IEB experience
• Having matric marking experience will be an advantage.
• Be able to teach Java and SQL.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Build a caring and supportive environment in which all learners will thrive.
• Teach extra lessons, when required.
• Be fully involved in the High School’s extramural programme.
• SACE registered
• Appropriately qualified IT and Robotics teacher
• Strong interpersonal skills and team leadership ability
• Energetic, creative, self-motivated, and innovative teaching approach
• Thorough understanding of assessment standards
• Commitment to Curro Hillcrest\'s ethos and values
• Clear criminal record

Closing date: 28 August 2026.

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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.

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