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
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Plan and deliver lessons using modern teaching methods
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Develop workbooks and monitor learner academic progress
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Promote integrated and focused teaching approaches
2. Phase Administration & Academic Management
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Manage annual and term plans
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Develop timetables and staff duty allocations
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Handle subject changes and communication
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Assist with marketing and budgeting
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Oversee curriculum rollout and moderation
3. Leadership & Staff Management
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Manage and mentor Grade Heads
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Conduct interviews and performance appraisals
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Provide training and professional development
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Mediate staff-related matters
4. Discipline & Interventions
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Manage disciplinary processes in line with school policies
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Oversee learner interventions
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Ensure adherence to the school code of conduct
5. Assessments & Classroom Management
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Plan and manage formal and continuous assessments
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Moderate and supervise assessments
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Manage homework systems
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Design classroom environments for optimal learning
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Communicate effectively with parents and learners
6. Events & Extramurals
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Plan and manage school events
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Coordinate extramural activities
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
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BEd degree and/or PGCE in Intermediate Phase Education
Experience
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Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Intermediate Phase Head
Knowledge
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Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
Professional Registration
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SACE registered
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Clear criminal record
Skills & Competencies
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Strong leadership and management skills
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Ability to mentor and develop teachers
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Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Office
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Willing to work overtime and weekends
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Active involvement in school activities
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
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Comprehensive CV
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Certified copies of qualifications
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SACE registration certificate (if applicable)