Head of School
To commence: 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
The Diocesan School for Girls in Makhanda (Grahamstown) invites applications for the position of:
HEAD OF SCHOOL
In an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced educationalist to lead the DSG into the second quarter
of the 21st Century.
REPORTING TO THE DSG COUNCIL, THE HEAD WILL
- Set the academic and strategic vision of the school and ensure there are competent and resourceful staff to support its delivery in all areas of school life,
- Interface regularly with the Chair of Council to build on the collaborative, respectful and forward-thinking relationships currently characterising governance at the school,
- Lead an effective executive team of educational (Deputy Heads, Head of the Junior School) and operational (Bursar, Marketing and Business Manager) professionals in realising the educational, pastoral,
- extra-mural, financial, infrastructural and environmental goals of the school.
- Collaborate with the leadership of DSG’s brother schools, St Andrew’s College and St Andrew’s Prep, in fulfilment of the joint vision of this vital family of schools.
- Ensure that DSG is alive to the opportunities and issues in society and in global learning and teaching to ensure an inclusive, quality and relevant schooling experience for all DSG girls,
- Work proactively to protect and enhance the stature, contribution and integrity of the school with the wider DSG community and stakeholders.
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL
- be a principled leader with initiative, strong personal values and work ethic.
- demonstrate effective organisational leadership developed as a Head or Deputy Head with strong financial management, attention to detail and teamwork.
- demonstrate a strong commitment to nurturing every girl in the school and promoting their individual wellbeing, educational attainment and character.
- have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- be a Christian in good standing within their church, promote DSG’s religious ethos as an Anglican Church school and its values of independent education.
- share the values and vision of DSG around transformation, diversity and belonging.
Please follow the link below and complete the application form.
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Applications Close 24 February 2025 at 12:00
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All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle
the applicant to an interview. Applicants who do not hear from the school within two weeks should consider their application unsuccessful. DSG is an equal opportunity employer and committed to achieving employment equity.
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