Head of Department: CAT

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 Head of Department: CAT (full-time) at Curro DigiED Delft in Delft to commence duties in August 2026

Vacancy Reference: 29785 Curro is seeking to appoint a Head of Department: CAT to lead the department, manage subject educators, and uphold academic excellence. This role requires strong leadership, curriculum oversight, and active teaching responsibilities.

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

Key performance areas

• Curriculum planning & academics: Align subject policies with IEB and Curro requirements, oversee assessments, moderation, and systemic testing.
• Staff management: Interview, mentor, and manage subject teachers; conduct class visits; ensure compliance with policies and weekly extra lessons.
• Extra-curricular activities: Coordinate Olympiads, public speaking, entrepreneur’s days, and subject-related events.
• Reporting & meetings: Analyse results termly, compile reports, and collaborate with other Curro schools.
• Teaching & assessment: Deliver interactive lessons, set and moderate assessments, manage homework schedules, and track learner progress.
• Extramural coordination: Manage assigned extramural activities, attend fixtures, outings, and school events.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Minimum qualification: BEd degree and/or PGCE in FET phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous
• Experience: 3–5 years as Department/Subject Head, with exposure to multiple grades including Matric.
• Legal requirement: SACE registration.
• Skills: Microsoft Office, research, problem-solving, report writing, facilitation.
• Attributes: Communication, empathy, planning & organising, resilience, emotional control, attention to detail, mentoring.

Special Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime and additional hours when required.

Closing date: 04 September 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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