Culture Coach (Music and Drama) (full-time)

Culture Coach (Music and Drama) (full-time)

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.

Curro seeks to appoint a Culture Coach (Music and Drama) (full-time) at Curro Heritage House in Durban to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: HERI/2027/34

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

Key performance areas

Culture planning

• In conjunction with the Head of School, plan and set up the rehearsal and performance schedule for the year and per term.
• Create and manage communications to parents regarding the program for the specific cultural activity.
• Arrange transportation to schools for the cultural activity where required.
• Create and manage the process of indemnity and permission slips for all events.
• Provide input and recommendations for culture awards.
• Drive excellence in the cultural activity being coached.

Culture Coaching

• Coach in own culture discipline.
• Mentor learners in proper participation etiquette and rules.
• Oversee the cultural activity from a health and safety perspective.
• Select learners for specific roles/participation where applicable
• Participate in talent identification and skills development.

Events and tours

• Attend relevant tours, camps and events.
• Take register of learners attending rehearsals and performances.
• Coordinate return slips to confirm attendance of participation at events.
• Coordinate events including managing the schedule, making announcements and making sure the programme runs according to plan.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• A specific qualification or extensive applicable experience in the cultural activity that will be coached.
• Diploma or Degree in the Performing Arts.
• Experience in high-level coaching and participation in regional or national events as a coach.
• SACE certification is recommended
• Successfully acting as a culture coach in a similar environment for a minimum of 3 years.
• Acting as a coach for 5 years with proven results at the regional and/or national level.

Closing date: 31 August 2026.

Please apply online via the Curro Recruitment Portal