High School Coordinator

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Situated in the heart of the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Michael Oak Waldorf School is

a beautiful small school community with children from nursery to matric. Michael Oak seeks to awaken the whole child towards creative responsibility and to develop confident, balanced individuals empowered to work with the challenges of today and tomorrow.

We are seeking candidates for the position of:

High School Coordinator

Full-time permanent position to begin as soon as possible

 The role of High School Coordinator is new.  You will ideally bring strong administrative skills combined with leadership experience in an education environment to provide high level “servant-leader” support, input and assistance to the Michael Oak Waldorf High School community.  You will bring enthusiasm and ideas to contribute to building a successful and excellent high school, working closely with the High School Faculty and the College of Teachers.  Reporting to and working with the School Administrator, you will develop policies, procedures and systems which ensure consistency internally and enable accreditation by and registration with a number of formal bodies.

The successful applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in an education environment, preferably in a high school
  • Experience working with a provincial education department, with a preference for proven networks built within the WCED
  • Above average competence in developing and implementing policies, procedures and systems, guiding others in the consistent application of these.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Integrity, sensitivity and professional skills able to respond to difficult situations within a school environment
  • Proven success in planning, organizing and implementing numerous activities – events, timetables, annual plans
  • Evidence of successful and positive mentorship, support and guidance to others – providing information, ideas and skill, leadership as a colleague
  • Registered with the South African Council of Educators (SACE).

Our preference would be to appoint a person who also has the following skills, attributes and experience:

  • Relevant experience in teaching and leadership in a high school
  • Willing to occasionally teach a high school subject
  • Proven experience in developing the documents and evidence required for accreditation with Umalusi, or similar
  • Experience in the management and administration of Matric exams (NSC)
  • Advanced skills in MS Office or similar business applications
  • Some experience in planning and administering events
  • Previous experience in marketing of a school
  • Experience in a Waldorf school, or willingness to learn about Waldorf education and to adapt to the Waldorf way of managing a school.

This is a re-advertisement of this post.  Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply.  Please send a cover letter, short CV, copy of SACE registration and the contact details for 3 referees (or 3 written references) to: reception@michaeloak.org.za

 Closing Date: Monday 10 February 2025

Michael Oak is committed to transformation. In accordance with our Employment Equity Plan preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups. Only suitably qualified candidates will be considered. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview. Michael Oak reserves the right to not interview for or fill this position.

Protection of Personal Information (POPI) disclaimer: Michael Oak is committed to ensuring confidentiality of personal information. Your information will be used for the sole purpose of recruitment and any required statutory reporting. All reasonable measures will be taken to protect the information of applicants. By applying for this position and submitting your personal details and CV, you acknowledge acceptance of this disclaimer.

 

Closing Date
10/02/2025
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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