29 Academy Team Leader jobs in South Africa
Head Of School
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The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.
Duties Required
- Executes the academic policies and procedures for all academic and support staff
- Ensures that timetabling is done effectively ensuring that there are sufficient classrooms available to accommodate students
- Implements and evaluates the application of existing policies and ensures the effective implementation of all policies and procedures
- Leads and manages the academic and support staff in the achievement of set school objectives and targets by ensuring that the school is a high performing entity
- Manages and conducts performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary. Ensuring effective implementation and management of succession plans.
- Implements strategic Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements in partnership with the HRBP and HRC.
- Ensures that the Employment Equity targets are met and identify suitable black candidates that can be mentored and developed
- Ensures identification of critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans
- Effectively implement all Marketing initiatives to meet the enrolment targets and continuously strive to build and maintain a positive image of the school
- Interview prospective new students and assist in meeting the school’s enrolment targets
- Actively engaging in word of mouth marketing through all initiatives and events both at the school and at other school related functions
- Manages the budget of the school working with the Executive Head and ensure cost containment
- Supervises the effective management of the continuous debt collecting process and enforces the suspension of students where accounts are in arrears
- Monitor the age analysis of the school. Assists with the compilation of the preliminary and final annual budget for the year with the assistance of the finance team and Executive Head
- Effectively allocate resources and manage all daily activities of the school
- Enforces the requirements of the OHS Act and oversees compliance
- Identifies all risks and hazards and ensure precautionary measures are taken prior to the commencement of hazardous operations
- Assumes overall responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors at all times
- Effectively manage and ensure legislative compliance in terms of exam entries / registrations
Competencies/Skills/Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
- Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Enthusiastic, assertive and flexible;
- Good organisational and administrative skills;
- An open and creative outlook to education;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and learners and willingness to engage with learners and their families on a personal level to help children in the best way possible;
- Must be a team player;
- Computer literacy is imperative;
- SACE registration
Qualifications
Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year professional Teaching Qualification.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment. Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in the same and/or similar type of position
Seniority level : Executive
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Education and Training
#J-18808-LjbffrHead Of School
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Overview
The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.
Responsibilities- Executes the academic policies and procedures for all academic and support staff
- Ensures that timetabling is done effectively ensuring that there are sufficient classrooms available to accommodate students
- Implements and evaluates the application of existing policies and ensures the effective implementation of all policies and procedures
- Leads and manages the academic and support staff in the achievement of set school objectives and targets by ensuring that the school is a high performing entity
- Manages and conducts performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary. Ensuring effective implementation and management of succession plans.
- Implements strategic Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements in partnership with the HRBP and HRC.
- Ensures that the Employment Equity targets are met and identify suitable black candidates that can be mentored and developed
- Ensures identification of critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans
- Effectively implement all Marketing initiatives to meet the enrolment targets and continuously strive to build and maintain a positive image of the school
- Interview prospective new students and assist in meeting the school’s enrolment targets
- Actively engaging in word of mouth marketing through all initiatives and events both at the school and at other school related functions
- Manages the budget of the school working with the Executive Head and ensure cost containment
- Supervises the effective management of the continuous debt collecting process and enforces the suspension of students where accounts are in arrears
- Monitor the age analysis of the school. Assists with the compilation of the preliminary and final annual budget for the year with the assistance of the finance team and Executive Head
- Effectively allocate resources and manage all daily activities of the school
- Enforces the requirements of the OHS Act and oversees compliance
- Identifies all risks and hazards and ensure precautionary measures are taken prior to the commencement of hazardous operations
- Assumes overall responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors at all times
- Effectively manage and ensure legislative compliance in terms of exam entries / registrations
- Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
- Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Enthusiastic, assertive and flexible;
- Good organisational and administrative skills;
- An open and creative outlook to education;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and learners and willingness to engage with learners and their families on a personal level to help children in the best way possible;
- Must be a team player;
- Computer literacy is imperative;
- SACE registration
Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year professional Teaching Qualification.
ExperienceMinimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment. Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in the same and/or similar type of position
#J-18808-LjbffrHead Of School
Posted 3 days ago
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ADvTECH
Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Permanent
Closing Date 15 October 2025
Division: Trinityhouse
Business Unit: Glenvista Preparatory
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.
Duties required- Executes the academic policies and procedures for all academic and support staff
- Ensures that timetabling is done effectively ensuring that there are sufficient classrooms available to accommodate students
- Implements and evaluates the application of existing policies and ensures the effective implementation of all policies and procedures
- Leads and manages the academic and support staff in the achievement of set school objectives and targets by ensuring that the school is a high performing entity
- Manages and conducts performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary. Ensuring effective implementation and management of succession plans.
- Implements strategic Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements in partnership with the HRBP and HRC.
- Ensures that the Employment Equity targets are met and identify suitable black candidates that can be mentored and developed
- Ensures identification of critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans
- Effectively implement all Marketing initiatives tomeet the enrolment targets and continuously strive to build and maintain a positive image of the school
- Interview prospective new students and assist in meeting the school’s enrolment targets
- Actively engaging in word of mouth marketing through all initiatives and events both at the school and at other school related functions
- Manages the budget of the school working with the Executive Head and ensure cost containment
- Supervises the effective management of the continuous debt collecting process and enforces the suspension of students where accounts are in arrears
- Monitor the age analysis of the school. Assists with the compilation of the preliminary and final annual budget for the year with the assistance of the finance team and Executive Head
- Effectively allocate resources and manage all daily activities of the school
- Enforces the requirements of the OHS Act and oversees compliance
- Identifies all risks and hazards and ensure precautionary measures are taken prior to the commencement of hazardous operations
- Assumes overall responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors at all times
- Effectively manage and ensure legislative compliance in terms of exam entries / registrations
- Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
- Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Enthusiastic, assertive and flexible;
- Good organisational and administrative skills;
- An open and creative outlook to education;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and learners and willingness to engage with learners and their families on a personal level to help children in the best way possible;
- Must be a team player;
- Computer literacy is imperative;
- SACE registration
Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year professional Teaching Qualification.
ExperienceMinimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment. Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in the same and/or similar type of position
#J-18808-LjbffrHead Of School
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The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.
Duties Required
- Executes the academic policies and procedures for all academic and support staff
- Ensures that timetabling is done effectively ensuring that there are sufficient classrooms available to accommodate students
- Implements and evaluates the application of existing policies and ensures the effective implementation of all policies and procedures
- Leads and manages the academic and support staff in the achievement of set school objectives and targets by ensuring that the school is a high performing entity
- Manages and conducts performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary. Ensuring effective implementation and management of succession plans.
- Implements strategic Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements in partnership with the HRBP and HRC.
- Ensures that the Employment Equity targets are met and identify suitable black candidates that can be mentored and developed
- Ensures identification of critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans
- Effectively implement all Marketing initiatives to meet the enrolment targets and continuously strive to build and maintain a positive image of the school
- Interview prospective new students and assist in meeting the school's enrolment targets
- Actively engaging in word of mouth marketing through all initiatives and events both at the school and at other school related functions
- Manages the budget of the school working with the Executive Head and ensure cost containment
- Supervises the effective management of the continuous debt collecting process and enforces the suspension of students where accounts are in arrears
- Monitor the age analysis of the school. Assists with the compilation of the preliminary and final annual budget for the year with the assistance of the finance team and Executive Head
- Effectively allocate resources and manage all daily activities of the school
- Enforces the requirements of the OHS Act and oversees compliance
- Identifies all risks and hazards and ensure precautionary measures are taken prior to the commencement of hazardous operations
- Assumes overall responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors at all times
- Effectively manage and ensure legislative compliance in terms of exam entries / registrations
Competencies/Skills/Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
- Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Enthusiastic, assertive and flexible;
- Good organisational and administrative skills;
- An open and creative outlook to education;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and learners and willingness to engage with learners and their families on a personal level to help children in the best way possible;
- Must be a team player;
- Computer literacy is imperative;
- SACE registration
Qualifications
Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year professional Teaching Qualification.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years' teaching experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment. Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in the same and/or similar type of position
Deputy Head of School
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Ready to make a lasting impact in education? My client is looking for an exceptional school leader to champion their commitment to quality and learner success. Drive excellence with specialised subjects and an enhanced curriculum. This will be for one of their schools in Polokwane in Flora Park.
Qualifications and experienceA proven track record in education leadership , preferably in the independent school sector.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to inspire both staff and learners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A highly organized, energetic, and results-driven approach.
Analytical thinking and sound decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of 21st Century teaching methodologies , global academic trends, and ICT integration (advantageous).
As Deputy Head, you will:
Partner with the Campus Head to implement the school’s vision and strategic plan.
Provide professional leadership to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, and operations.
Oversee the day-to-day management of the High School.
Be an active member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to leadership and governance.
Engage and communicate effectively with parents on curriculum, policy, and school matters.
Assist in the recruitment, appraisal, and professional growth of staff.
Drive innovation in teaching practices to align with global and digital learning trends.
MUST BE SACE REGISTERED AND HAVE A CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORD
#J-18808-LjbffrDeputy Head of School
Posted 4 days ago
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Ready to make a lasting impact in education? My client is looking for an exceptional school leader to champion their commitment to quality and learner success. Drive excellence with specialised subjects and an enhanced curriculum. This will be for one of their schools in Polokwane in Flora Park.
What are they looking for?
They are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:
A proven track record in education leadership , preferably in the independent school sector.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to inspire both staff and learners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A highly organized, energetic, and results-driven approach.
Analytical thinking and sound decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of 21st Century teaching methodologies , global academic trends, and ICT integration (advantageous).
Key ResponsibilitiesAs Deputy Head, you will:
- Partner with the Campus Head to implement the school’s vision and strategic plan.
- Provide professional leadership to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, and operations.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the High School.
- Be an active member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to leadership and governance.
- Engage and communicate effectively with parents on curriculum, policy, and school matters.
- Assist in the recruitment, appraisal, and professional growth of staff.
- Drive innovation in teaching practices to align with global and digital learning trends.
MUST BE SACE REGISTERED AND HAVE A CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORD
Head of School Psychology
Posted 24 days ago
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Strategic Leadership
- Define and drive the vision, mission, and long-term strategy for the School of Psychology in alignment with Regenesys values
- Lead curriculum development, programme expansion, and accreditation initiatives
- Ensure world-class standards in teaching, learning, and assessment
- Develop and deliver innovative psychology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Promote research excellence, securing publications and fostering a culture of knowledge creation
- Recruit, mentor, and lead an outstanding team of academic and support staff
- Cultivate a collaborative environment that prioritises growth, innovation, and student success
- Champion student learning experiences, career pathways, and holistic development
- Support student research, professional practice, and experiential learning opportunities
- Build strong relationships with professional associations, industry partners, and international academic networks
- Represent Regenesys at global forums, advancing the reputation and reach of the School
KPIs and Performance Expectations:
- Achieve and maintain accreditation standards across all psychology programmes
- Increase student enrolment, retention, and graduation rates year-on-year
- Ensure an average student satisfaction rating in teaching and support services
- Publish and/or facilitate faculty and student publications in peer-reviewed journals annually
- Develop new strategic partnerships with industry or academic institutions per year
- Meet research output targets and secure external funding/grants where applicable
- Deliver faculty performance and development reviews with measurable improvement outcomes
- Contribute to Regenesys global visibility through conferences, thought leadership, and media presence
- Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Psychology or a closely related field
- Proven record of academic leadership and administration in higher education
- Strong portfolio of published research in reputable journals
- Demonstrated success in curriculum design, accreditation, and quality assurance
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills
Key Competencies:
- Visionary thinker with the ability to translate strategy into action
- Recognised academic credibility and subject expertise
- Inspirational leadership and collaborative mindset
- Innovative approach to education, research, and student development
- Entrepreneurial spirit with global outlook
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Head of School Psychology
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Head of School Psychology
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Position: Head of School Psychology
Location: Sandton
Reports to: Dean
About Regenesys
Regenesys is a pioneering global business school dedicated to developing conscious leaders who create meaningful impact in their organizations and communities. With campuses and partnerships worldwide, we deliver cutting-edge education that integrates intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence, fostering growth that goes beyond academics.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Head of the School of Psychology. This role combines strategic leadership, academic innovation, and people development. The successful candidate will not only shape the future of psychology education at Regenesys but also contribute to the advancement of research, global partnerships, and thought leadership in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Define and drive the vision, mission, and long-term strategy for the School of Psychology in alignment with Regenesys' values.
- Lead curriculum development, programme expansion, and accreditation initiatives.
- Academic Excellence
- Ensure world-class standards in teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Develop and deliver innovative psychology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Promote research excellence, securing publications and fostering a culture of knowledge creation.
- People and Faculty Leadership
- Recruit, mentor, and lead an outstanding team of academic and support staff.
- Cultivate a collaborative environment that prioritises growth, innovation, and student success.
- Student Engagement and Success
- Champion student learning experiences, career pathways, and holistic development.
- Support student research, professional practice, and experiential learning opportunities.
- External Engagement
- Build strong relationships with professional associations, industry partners, and international academic networks.
- Represent Regenesys at global forums, advancing the reputation and reach of the School.
KPIs and Performance Expectations
- Achieve and maintain accreditation standards across all psychology programmes.
- Increase student enrolment, retention, and graduation rates year-on-year.
- Ensure an average student satisfaction rating in teaching and support services.
- Publish and/or facilitate faculty and student publications in peer-reviewed journals annually.
- Develop new strategic partnerships with industry or academic institutions per year.
- Meet research output targets and secure external funding/grants where applicable.
- Deliver faculty performance and development reviews with measurable improvement outcomes.
- Contribute to Regenesys' global visibility through conferences, thought leadership, and media presence.
Qualifications & Experience
- Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Psychology or a closely related field.
- Proven record of academic leadership and administration in higher education.
- Strong portfolio of published research in reputable journals.
- Demonstrated success in curriculum design, accreditation, and quality assurance.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills.
Key Competencies
- Visionary thinker with the ability to translate strategy into action.
- Recognised academic credibility and subject expertise.
- Inspirational leadership and collaborative mindset.
- Innovative approach to education, research, and student development.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with global outlook.
Why Join Regenesys?
- Lead and grow a globally relevant School of Psychology within a world-class institution.
- Shape the future of psychology education and research with real-world impact.
- Work in a diverse, collaborative, and values-driven environment.
- Competitive remuneration with opportunities for professional and personal growth.