Intermediate Phase Head (Full-Time) x1
- Job Title: Intermediate Phase Head (Full-Time)
- Vacancy Reference: 27592
- Employer: Curro Holdings
- Campus: Curro Bloemfontein
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Start Date: May 2026
- Closing Date: 04 March 2026
- Employment Equity: Preference given to EE candidates
About the Employer
Curro Holdings is an independent education provider offering schooling from early childhood development to Grade 12. The organisation promotes ethical, values-based education and delivers learner-centred, balanced, innovative, and relevant curricula.
Job Overview
The Intermediate Phase Head is responsible for managing all academic and administrative aspects of the Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–7).
This role combines leadership, teaching, curriculum management, and operational administration. The incumbent ensures high teaching standards, mentors staff, manages curriculum implementation, oversees discipline and interventions, and supports academic excellence.
In addition to leadership duties, the role includes active teaching and coordination of specific subjects within the Intermediate Phase.
Key Performance Areas
1. Teaching & Academic Delivery
Plan and deliver lessons using modern teaching methods
Develop workbooks and monitor learner academic progress
Promote integrated and focused teaching approaches
2. Phase Administration & Academic Management
Manage annual and term plans
Develop timetables and staff duty allocations
Handle subject changes and communication
Assist with marketing and budgeting
Oversee curriculum rollout and moderation
3. Leadership & Staff Management
Manage and mentor Grade Heads
Conduct interviews and performance appraisals
Provide training and professional development
Mediate staff-related matters
4. Discipline & Interventions
Manage disciplinary processes in line with school policies
Oversee learner interventions
Ensure adherence to the school code of conduct
5. Assessments & Classroom Management
Plan and manage formal and continuous assessments
Moderate and supervise assessments
Manage homework systems
Design classroom environments for optimal learning
Communicate effectively with parents and learners
6. Events & Extramurals
Plan and manage school events
Coordinate extramural activities
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
BEd degree and/or PGCE in Intermediate Phase Education
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Intermediate Phase Head
Knowledge
Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
Professional Registration
SACE registered
Clear criminal record
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and management skills
Ability to mentor and develop teachers
Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Willing to work overtime and weekends
Active involvement in school activities
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
Comprehensive CV
Certified copies of qualifications
SACE registration certificate (if applicable)