Director of Pupil Affairs and Senior Prep Teacher – WHPS

Closing Date: 16 September 2025
Location: Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa
Company: Waterkloof House Preparatory School (WHPS)
Commencement Date: 1 January 2026

School Overview:

Waterkloof House Preparatory School (WHPS) is a traditional, Christian boys’ preparatory school located in Brooklyn, Pretoria. With a rich legacy and strong values, WHPS shapes future leaders through quality education, personal development, and holistic care within a nurturing, close-knit community.

Position Overview:

WHPS seeks a highly experienced and dedicated Director of Pupil Affairs and Senior Prep Teacher to join its Senior Management Team. This is a dual-role opportunity, combining classroom teaching with pastoral leadership, responsible for promoting the academic success, wellbeing, and holistic development of all pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach academic subjects in the Senior Preparatory Phase
Serve as a Register Class Teacher
Provide leadership in pastoral care, promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing
Oversee and support the Pupil Support Team, including the school counsellor
Serve on the Senior Management Team, contributing to school leadership and policy
Fulfil safeguarding and duty of care responsibilities
Promote personal excellence and mentor boys through empathetic and structured support
Fully support and participate in the academic, sporting, cultural, and extra-mural programmes

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant teaching qualification and SACE registration
Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in a preparatory school environment
Ability to teach Senior Prep subjects and integrate technology into learning
Strong interpersonal, organisational, and conflict resolution skills
Proven leadership or management experience
Excellent English communication and report-writing skills
Strong understanding of pastoral care, child development, and wellness support
Ability to work collaboratively across departments to deliver holistic education

Advantageous Skills:

Coaching experience, particularly in boys’ sport
Track record in leading wellness programmes or parent/staff development workshops
Experience in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
Willingness to participate in boarding duties
A balanced, empathetic, yet structured approach to pupil guidance and discipline

How to Apply:

Please email the following documents to 📧 workhardplaystraight@whps.co.za by Tuesday, 16 September 2025:

A covering letter detailing your interest and suitability
Your Curriculum Vitae
Written testimonials, and names & contact details of at least three referees
✅ Complete the WHPS Application Form – Click here (compulsory – applications without the form will not be considered)

🌐 Visit WHPS Website

Important Notes:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
If you do not hear from WHPS by 30 September 2025, consider your application unsuccessful
WHPS reserves the right not to fill the position