School Leader Position

📍 School: LEAP 9 – Kariega, KwaNobuhle, Eastern Cape
📅 Start Date: 01 October 2025
📅 Closing Date: 5 September 2025 at 16h00
✉️ Apply via email to: recruitment@leapschool.org.za
📌 Subject line: LP9 School Leader 2026
🌐 www.leapschool.org.za


Minimum Requirements

  • Degree with PGCE or completed B.Ed

  • Valid SACE registration

  • 4+ years high school teaching experience (to Grade 12)

  • Minimum 2 years in SMT, HOD, or senior role

  • Strong curriculum leadership knowledge

  • Experience in school administration

  • Financial literacy and budget management

  • Computer literate


🎯 Core Duties

  • Lead the school and manage a team of ~21 staff

  • Oversee school operations, including statutory and organisational processes

  • Manage budgets and liaise with finance on fee collection

  • Maintain strong relationships with staff, learners, and parents

  • Ensure high-quality curriculum delivery in line with LEAP’s mission

  • Teach English


💡 Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Sound knowledge of educational trends and curriculum

  • Strategic thinker with problem-solving and decision-making abilities

  • Passionate about education and youth development

  • Strong administration and conflict-handling capabilities

  • Values-driven and aligned with LEAP’s educational philosophy


💰 Remuneration

  • Market-related salary based on experience and qualifications, in line with LEAP’s internal structure


⚠️ Application Instructions

To apply:

  1. Send your cover letter and updated CV to recruitment@leapschool.org.za

  2. Use the subject line: “LP9 School Leader 2026”

  3. Deadline: 5 September 2025 at 16h00
    No late applications will be considered.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

error: Content is protected !!