Vacancy: Head of English (Senior Preparatory)

📍 Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
📅 Start Date: January 2026
📬 Closing Date: 1 August 2025
📧 Apply via Email: bpsapplications@kyalamischools.org
📌 Subject Line: HOD English


📘 Position Overview

The school seeks a passionate, experienced, and innovative English educator to lead and teach Grades 5 to 7 within the Senior Preparatory phase. The role includes teaching, departmental leadership, and co-curricular involvement.


Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant teaching qualification (English focus)

  • Experience in a preparatory school (Grades 5–7 specifically)

  • Track record of excellence, including going the “extra mile”

  • Strong leadership, management, and teamwork skills

  • Highly computer literate and confident using edtech tools

  • Deep knowledge of grammar, writing, and language curriculum components

  • Ability and willingness to participate actively in co-curricular activities


🧩 Key Responsibilities

  • Teach English to Grades 5–7

  • Lead and manage the English Department

  • Maintain curriculum excellence and innovation

  • Support learners’ development both academically and personally

  • Take part in the school’s co-curricular programme

  • Work collaboratively within a high-functioning academic team


📌 Application Instructions

To apply:

  1. Prepare a comprehensive CV (with three contactable referees).

  2. Email your application to: bpsapplications@kyalamischools.org

  3. Use “HOD English” as the subject line.

🛑 Note:

  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

  • The school reserves the right not to make an appointment.

  • Preference may be given to EE candidates as per the school’s equity policy.

  • All information submitted will be handled per POPIA compliance standards.

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