Subject Head of Department

Role: Subject Head of Department. Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

Overview

This Subject Head of Department role sits within the teaching jobs function in Secunda. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Secunda team on trust, and the Subject Head of Department role will feel that from week one.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the teaching jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Secunda much easier.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the teaching jobs side of the business inside out. The Secunda group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Secunda will be explained during the hiring process.

The Environment

Practically speaking, the environment is school-based, with structured timetables, a strong focus on learner well-being and a culture of professional collaboration across phases and subjects.

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
• Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
• Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
• Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
• Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives

Essential Criteria

• Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
• Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
• 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Current SACE registration or proof of application

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.