HEAD OF SPORT (POST REFERENCE: #SPORT/2027)
Description
VACANCY: HEAD OF SPORT
Post Reference No.: #SPORTS/2027
We invite applications from passionate and experienced educators to join our dynamic team. Our Sports Department is looking for an experienced sports educator, to fulfill the role of Head of Sport, to start in January 2027.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Education Qualification or Sports Science/Management Degree with PGCE
- A record of excellent curriculum delivery with an understanding of CAPS and varied assessment techniques in Physical Education
- The ability to teach Physical Education at primary school level
- Must be SACE Registered
- Experience in timetabling, sport and extra mural coordination and management essential
- Ability to oversee the entire sports and phys-ed department
- Proven experience coaching a core school sport / extra mural
- Exceptional organisation and administrative skills
- Ability to work well in a team as well as individually
- A willingness to work beyond normal working hours
This is a full-time, School Governing Body position. WGJS encourages employment equity.
Applications, including a covering letter, 2 page CV, with 2 recent references and contactable referees should be submitted to Mrs Maggie Adams at employment@wgjs.co.za. Please state the post reference number in the email subject line. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
WGJS, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information, but data will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
Closing date: 6 October 2026
Commencement: 1 January 2027