Head of Sports

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.

Vacancy Reference: 30028b

Curro Edenvale Combined has a position available for a Head of Sports.

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

• Day-to-day management, control and operation of the sports department.
• Setting and ensuring the highest personal example to the department through own personal standard of attendance, behaviour and dress.
• Building and fostering excellent relationships with teachers and learners.
• Developing and fostering a positive atmosphere of teamwork within the department.
• Demonstrating a confidential manner in all aspects of work.
• Keeping up to date with coaching practice and leading forward-planning within the department.
• Establishing common standards of practice, promoting the aims and ethos of the school.
• Contributing to the school’s planning and delivery of school activities.
• Developing effective links with partner schools and the community; promoting the school.
• Undertaking professional duties of coaching and work in compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Encouraging excellence in coaching and learning, and developing and enhancing coaching practice of others.

• An appropriate qualification from a recognised institution
• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar position
• Current SACE registration
• Leadership skills to develop the sports department
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work professionally with management, staff and parents
• Ability to identify possible problems and provide feasible solutions
• Effective leadership qualities and ability to deliver professional advice