Head of School/Principal – Cape Town, South Africa
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Head of School/Principal – Cape Town, South Africa
Job Overview
Job Title: Head of School/Principal
Hours: Full-Time
School Year: 2026
Subjects: N/A
School Details
School Name: Ambleside Hout Bay
Address: 120 Milner Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Contact Phone: 021 790 4449
Contact Email: school.office@amblesideschool.co.za
Website: AmblesideSchool.co.za
Description
We are seeking an experienced, spiritually mature leader to serve as Principal of our K–12
school. The ideal candidate has previous high school teaching experience, has served as
a principal or in a similar leadership role, and is familiar with (or eager to learn) the Ambleside
philosophy. Knowledge of the IEB curriculum is strongly preferred.
At Ambleside, our educators:
- support families in flourishing
- nurture academic, spiritual, and character growth
- cultivate joyful, peaceful, respectful relationships
- maintain a vibrant personal faith in Jesus Christ, actively involved in and committed to a local church community
- model lifelong learning and humility
- love literature, nature, the arts, and ideas
- delight in sharing what is good, true, and beautiful
Requirements
- Teaching qualification and SACE registration
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Minimum 4 years high school teaching experience
- Experience as a principal or similar leadership role
Preferred:
- Academic or ministry leadership experience
- IEB curriculum experience
How to Apply
Email school.office@amblesideschool.co.za or call the school office at 021 790 4449.
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