Head of Department – Physical Science

Kearsney College is a leading independent boarding and day school for approximately 650 boys from Grades 8 to 12. The 125-acre estate is set in a country atmosphere 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

Head of Department – Physical Science

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and PGCE or BEd (Physical Science);
• Extensive experience teaching IEB Physical Science up to Grade 12;
• Manage and oversee faculty members within the department, including hiring, training, and evaluating their performance;
• Strategic vision for science education as well as the ability to lead initiatives and projects to improve the department;
• Awareness of trends, syllabus reforms, the latest teaching methods, and assessment practices applicable to the effective running of a department;
• Ability to innovate and skilfully integrate technology into the classroom to enhance the learning experience;
• Ensure that departmental policies and procedures are being followed and maintain a high standard of academic excellence;
• Promote STEM initiatives, competitions, and opportunities for pupils;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and engage effectively with parents, pupils, and colleagues;
• Ability to run the support programme for physical science and manage tutors;
• Excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills;
• Ability to manage the department’s budgets, resources, and facilities effectively;
• IEB NSC examiner/sub-examiner experience would be an advantage;
• Willingness to be fully involved in the life of the school, including the extensive co-curricular programme, pastoral care, and the boarding establishment;
• A valid SACE registration.

All Kearsney academic staff are provided with housing accommodation on the estate or receive a living-out allowance as well as other generous benefits. Interested candidates must please submit their CV to vacancies@kearsney.com with the job title in the subject line. Names and contact details of three referees should be included. Start Date: January 2026.

Closing Date: 14/04/2025

Botha's Hill, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa