Head Of Academics

Key performance areas

Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons, setting up workbooks, identifying/addressing learner needs and evaluating and improving instructional methods and educational materials

Manage school administration, including timetables, staff duties, tutoring classes, subject changes and choices, communication, new applicants and learner accommodation

Manage academics, including the planning, design and implementation of the curriculum

Manage and mentor staff, including interviews, appraisals, mediation and training

Manage academic policies and procedures as well as academic interventions

Plan and manage events and award ceremonies

Plan and manage classrooms, including assessment rosters, classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents

Plan and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision

Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons

Qualifications, experience and skills

BEd degree and/or PGCE, with an honours degree in curriculum studies or educational leadership and management advantageous

Minimum 5 years' experience as a departmental or deputy head, with experience in FET phase management, curriculum design, teaching and educational leadership advantageous

Knowledge of the IEB curriculum

Proven management and leadership skills

Ability to lead and mentor other teachers and to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders

Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills

Willing and able to work overtime and weekends

Proficient in Microsoft Office

SACE-registered

Clear criminal record

Closing date: 24 July 2026.