Curro

a Head of Department: Commerce (FET Phase) Permanent

31232-28479 Academic 24 Jul 2026
Curro Gauteng Other
Market related
Detail Information
Job Summary
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Job Description
  • Working together with the executive head and school leadership to ensure high standards of teaching and learning practice and processes.
  • Performing teaching duties while being head of department.
  • Actively assisting the executive head in ensuring good professional practice, standards, and quality of teaching and learning of subject/s in the school.
  • Advising and contributing to curriculum development at school and system level.
  • Coordinating the teaching and learning of the curriculum prescribed by the group.
  • Ensuring timely and adequate provision of textbooks, materials, and equipment required for effective teaching.
  • Ensuring that the maintenance and upkeep of equipment related to learning is regularly carried out.
  • Preparing specifications and budgets for the requirements of the subject-specific teaching tools and equipment, including laboratory equipment.
  • Mentoring other teachers in the subject/level of their specialty.
  • Holding and leading regular departmental meetings and ensuring the keeping of minutes.
  • Encouraging participation in group curriculum projects.
Key Skills / Requirements
  • An appropriate academic and professional education qualification from a recognised institution
  • Relevant experience as a Subject Head or Head of Department
  • Current SACE registration
  • IEB experience
  • A clear criminal record