HOD: Physical Sciences (Grades 10 to 12)

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 HOD: Physical Sciences (Grades 10 to 12) (full-time) at Curro Edenvale Combined in Edenvale to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 28501 .

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

Key performance areas

Curriculum planning, administration and academics

• Submit subject specific dates regarding the curriculum to the Academic head / Head of High School.
• Update subject policies in line with IEB and CURRO subject requirements.
• Liaise with CURRO head office subject specialist throughout the academic year.
• Manage planning for the subject across the whole school (yearly, termly, assessments).
• Set the curriculum requirements for each grade to support planning.
• Provide subject specific guidance in terms of how to teach the curriculum.
• Provide guidance and plans with regards to the logical order of teaching certain concepts.
• Provide guidance to teachers of the subject relating to areas of difficulty for pupils and misconceptions.
• Manage the CURRO requirements to set papers and systemic tests across the subject.
• Moderation (pre and post) of assessment tools.
• Provide direction relating to the vision of the school with regards to the subject.
• Take responsibility for the academic standard of the subject.
• Implement and manage a centralised filing system across the school for the subject (hard copy or electronic) based on criteria relating to IEB or CURRO.
• Work within budget to select the appropriate textbooks, resources and stationery for each grade and for the staff and make selections of relevant materials.
• Management of laboratories including equipment.
• Manage the collection of learner subject portfolios for pupils and teachers.
• Ensure the departmental system is up to date for all pupils in the department.

Staff management and mentoring

• Interviewing of candidates for subjects and making of recommendations.
• Mentoring and management of subject teachers.
• Management of disciplinary issues with Academic Head / Head of High School (Curro Policy).
• Pastoral role in department and mediation between staff in the event of issues.
• Mentor and upskill of subject teachers through training (internal and external) and provide guidance on how to encourage pupils to gain a love for the subject.
• Monitoring of deliverables and taking action as required.
• Oversee and manage subject teacher planning and classroom / learning areas management.
• Moderation of assessments, worksheets, reports and feedback on compliance.
• Ensure that all members of the department are doing weekly academic extra lessons, are communicating with parents and keeping of registers.
• Make subject teachers aware of processes, procedures and policies.
• Implementation of policies and procedures in conjunction with management.
• Class visits and observations to maintain academic standards and provide feedback.

Subject extra-curricular planning and activities for the subject

• Subject Teachers complete the necessary administration for extra-curricular activities related to the subject such as Olympiads, public speaking, entrepreneur’s days etc.
• Provide recommendations relating to the top pupils in the subject for awards
• Manage the implementation of the extra lesson programme for the subject and maintain records
• General communication with parents relating to the subject

Reporting and meetings

• Compile analysis sheet of results termly for each grade.
• Analyse results including averages and assess alignment to mandate.
• Submit to Academic Head/Head of High School with recommendations and action plan.
• Checking of termly report for consistency and accuracy including review of personalised comments and feedback.
• Collaboration with other IEB CURROs including moderation of other school’s work and sharing of best practice.

Planning and own class management

• Plan and set up assessment roster for the term.
• Set up the demarcation for each assessment during the term as per the grade.
• Monitor and adjust planning throughout the term as per unforeseen events.
• Set up and design of classroom / Learning Area for optimal performance of class and based on specific needs.
• Setting of rules and boundaries to manage discipline.
• Communication and relationship building with pupils and parents (newsletters, sporting letters, outings letters etc.).

Assessment process and homework management

• Setting and moderation (pre and post) of assessments including formal (FAT) and continuous (CAS).
• Prepare revision packs, notes and lessons.
• Active invigilation of assessments.
• Marking and moderation of assessments within specified time period.
• Return of assessments and class correction and revising on topics.
• Planning of homework including a learner work schedule.
• Monitor homework.

Teaching

• Take attendance registers.
• Measured Academic Achievement.
• Measured Academic Improvement.
• Plan lessons to be interactive and creative.
• Make use of modern days tools and processes.
• Managing the teaching pace based on the learners.
• Set up workbooks as per specifications.
• Make sure that learners are aware of events, homework etc.

Extra lessons

• Prepare extra lessons and create new learning materials.
• Manage makeup lessons for class and individuals.
• Remedial work for pupils not coping with certain topics.
• Provide one on one tutor support.
• Identification of pupils that need extra lessons and recommend attendance at extra lessons / tutoring.
• Maintain register of extramural attendance and records of learner’s result.

Extramural coordination and activities

• Plan and manage assigned extramural activities.
• Attend practices and sporting fixtures.
• Take attendance registers.
• Attendance at school activities as assigned.
• Manage outings and attend.
• Phase and grade meetings.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• An appropriate academic and professional qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Appropriate experience in a similar position.
• IEB experience.
• Current SACE registration.
• A clear criminal record.

Closing date: 30 July 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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