Head of Department (HOD): Accounting

Location: Lyme Park, Sandton, South Africa
Start Date: 1 January 2026
Closing Date: 15 September 2025
Employer: St Stithians College


Role Overview

Lead the Accounting department as an innovative and passionate academic leader. The role focuses on teaching, curriculum development, mentoring staff, and promoting excellence in Accounting for boys.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor a team of experienced and intern teachers

  • Teach and develop learning and assessment materials aligned with IEB standards

  • Inspire students and promote Accounting excellence, especially for top performers

  • Collaborate with other Heads of Departments on curriculum and teaching strategies

  • Integrate ICT tools into teaching and learning

  • Provide support structures for students requiring assistance

  • Embrace educational change and future-oriented teaching practices

  • Commit to the school’s ethos, co-curricular, and extension activities

  • Maintain high standards of departmental performance and development


Essential Qualifications & Skills

  • Proven academic record in Accounting with relevant experience

  • Experience with IEB Matric Accounting marking, examining, or curriculum development (advantageous)

  • Passion for Accounting and teaching young men

  • SACE registration and valid sexual offender’s clearance certificate

  • Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and organizational skills

  • Awareness of South African curriculum and global educational trends


Application Process


Additional Information

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Commitment to child safeguarding and welfare

  • Compliance with POPIA for applicant confidentiality

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