The job
What this role involves
This is a school-management and teaching-leadership role. You will assist the principal with the professional management of the school, help lead curriculum and staff performance, support learner discipline and welfare, oversee key administration and deputise for the principal when required.
- Assist the principal with the professional management and day-to-day administration of the school.
- Deputise for the principal when required and help coordinate staff, learner and school operations.
- Support curriculum quality, teaching programmes, assessment, timetabling and educator development.
- Help manage learner attendance, discipline, guidance, welfare and the effective use of school resources.
- Supervise delegated staff responsibilities and contribute to extra- and co-curricular programmes.
- Maintain productive communication with staff, parents, the governing body, district officials and the wider community.
Curriculum and teaching
Curriculum and teaching focus
- At school-management level, make sure teaching programmes, assessment, learner support and improvement planning are implemented consistently across the school.
School context
Know the school you are applying to
- School
- NTSIMBINI JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
- School phase
- Combined
- School type
- ORDINARY SCHOOL
- Estimated teaching staff
- ±21 educators
- Estimated learner enrolment
- ±697 learners
- District
- Sarah Baartman
- Town / city
- Port St Johns
Qualifications
Appropriate educator qualification and role requirements apply as set out in the Eastern Cape Department of Education Volume 5 bulletin and the applicable PAM requirements.
SACE requirement
SACE membership/registration evidence is required with the application documentation; the bulletin allows proof of application for registration at the shortlisted-candidate document stage.
Application
How to apply
Complete the required application pack and post it to the district destination shown in the application guide.
Quick help
FAQ for this vacancy
Which application form do I use?
Use the EDP 01 form provided on this page and sign it before submission.
What reference must I quote?
Quote VOLUME 5 OF 2026 - 38 (DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ADDENDUM) exactly as shown.
What documents do I include now?
Include Detailed CV, Relevant qualification and supporting documents, SACE membership or registration evidence.
Do copies need certification now?
The bulletin says initial qualification copies do not need certification. Certified copies can be requested later from shortlisted candidates.
Do I send this to the school?
No. Send it to the District Director destination shown on this page.