Deputy Head: Student Affairs

Kearsney College is a leading independent boarding and day school for approximately 650 boys from Grades 8 to 12. The 125-acre estate is in a beautiful country setting on the edge of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, just outside Durban. Kearsney has an outstanding record of academic achievement in the IEB Matriculation Examinations and provides a dynamic sporting and cultural offering.

Kearsney College invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of

Deputy Head: Student Affairs

The Deputy Head: Student Affairs is a key leadership position responsible for maintaining a positive and conducive learning environment for students, overseeing discipline and boarding. If you are passionate about creating a supportive learning environment, fostering positive student behaviour, and managing boarding effectively, we encourage you to apply for this vital position which is available from 2025.

As the Deputy Head of Student Affairs, you will ensure the overall wellbeing, safety, and success of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Boarding Facilities Management
2. Student Support and Counselling
3. Parent and Community Engagement
4. Policy Development and Compliance
5. Staff Supervision and Training

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

1. A relevant degree and teaching qualification, and be registered with SACE
2. Significant experience in student affairs, discipline management, and/or boarding, preferably in a leadership role
3. Passionate about education and the wellbeing of boys
4. Innovative and proactive in adapting to the changing needs of education
5. Able to interact positively with parents
6. Develop and sustain new ideas and work cooperatively in a team
7. Highly organised
8. Strong organisational, managerial, conflict-resolution and interpersonal skills
9. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
10. Strong understanding of child development, behaviour management strategies, and counselling techniques
11. Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and child protection policies relevant to student wellbeing and boarding facilities

Interested candidates must apply in writing to vacancies@kearsney.com with the job title in the subject line. Candidates should include a covering letter with their CV as well as three work references.

Kearsney College reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If applicants are not contacted within 21 days of submitting their application, they may accept that their application has been unsuccessful. In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, section 11(1)(a), by applying for this vacancy, you grant Kearsney College consent to use your CV and personal details to apply for this specific role. The personal information of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed once the purpose for which the personal information was collected ceases to exist.