Head of School
Green School SA educates for sustainability through community-integrated, entrepreneurial learning, immersed in our natural environment.
We now offer an extraordinary opportunity to lead Green School South Africa on its journey. This role will require a leader who is deeply committed to progressive education and environmental stewardship.
This is not a role for the faint-hearted; it requires adaptability, resilience and an inherent optimism. It needs someone who can lead change with calmness, a reassuring and inspiring leader for colleagues, learners and parents.
If you believe that education can bring wonder, that authentic relationships can be transformative, that we teach children rather than content, and that regenerative education is crucial for the future, we invite you to join us on this journey.
Role description:
Academic leadership:
The Head of School serves as the academic leader of our school, responsible for the curriculum, curriculum development, and to provide inspiring and visionary leadership to our school community.
School administration:
Parent communications and the development of strong relationships with our parent community.
Personnel management, including recruitment, performance management and professional development.
Shared responsibility for admissions and marketing of the school to grow enrolment and ensure that new families are aligned with our school’s purpose and values.
Accreditation:
To maintain NEASC accreditation by ensuring the systems, structures and quality of teaching and learning meet required standards.
Sustainability advocate:
Proactively promote and drive our school’s impact as a leader in regenerative education.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ in Head of School or Deputy Head positions, ideally with leadership experience in High Schools;
- Proactive and hands-on approach to leadership;
- Experience with overseeing curriculum development and convening pedagogical coherence across phases;
- Relevant degree and teaching qualification. A masters degree will be an advantage;
- SACE registered;
- Experience with international curricula and school accreditation, preferably NEASC, will be an advantage.
- Proficient in Afrikaans and English.
Process:
Complete application form on our website – be warned, even the form is for the adventurous!
Closing date: 25 October 2026
Starting date: 1 January or 1 April 2027, depending on availability.
More information available at http://www.greenschoolsa.co.za/careers
Have a look at our social media pages to learn more about our school.
We look forward to hearing from you.
ISASA