LEAP aims to transform educationally disadvantaged communities in South Africa through Mathematics and Science focused senior secondary schools. The values-based framework of LEAP creates an empowering educational environment that enables each learner to develop fully as a human being with a positive, caring lifestyle and healthy work ethic. LEAP consists of 3 schools serving Langa, Gugulethu and Crossroads in Cape Town and Alexandra in Johannesburg.

Latest Vacancies

LEAP 1 (Langa) School Principal

The successful applicant should:

• Be an educator who is committed to excellence and working for change in South African education
• Believe in the innate ability of young people and understand their emotional development
• Have previous leadership experience at high school level
• Have strong managerial capabilities – people, administrative and IT skills
• Have a track record in developing and sustaining a team
• Have a strong sense of social responsibility and a track record of community engagement
• Have a good knowledge of the new curriculum
• Be committed to personal transformation and managing transformation in the staff room
• Have a university degree and a professional teaching qualification

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have strong subject knowledge in one of the following areas: English, mathematics, science, IT
• Have recent teaching experience, ideally at grade 12 level

The salary is in line with the state education sector.

In applying for the above-mentioned position, please forward a letter of application which states why you consider that you meet the requirements for the post, a full Curriculum Vitae which includes the names and telephone numbers of three contactable referees, by no later than Friday 30 April 2010, to the following address:

The Director

LEAP Science and Maths School

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Personal Assistant to LEAP Executive Director

Responsibilities include assisting the Executive Director, managing diary, e-mails, phones and correspondence and undertaking a wide variety of administrative tasks to support people and projects within the LEAP framework.

The successful applicant should:

• Be an administrator who is committed to excellence
• Have a successful track record in high level professional support at executive management level
• Have exceptional typing and word processing abilities
• Be an exceptional written and verbal communicator who is able to manage liaison with supporters, national/international partners and regional/national bodies
• Have a good working knowledge of IT-linked office computer equipment and packages
• Be capable of event and special programme coordination
• Be able to work under pressure

The successful candidate must be willing to be an active participant within a truly transforming education framework where openness, honesty and sharing are core values.

Please apply in writing before Friday 23 April 2010 to

The Executive Director

LEAP Science and Maths School

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Applicants should note the following-

- LEAP Science and Maths School reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment.

- Failure to meet the minimum requirements will automatically disqualify a candidate.

- An application does not entitle an applicant to an interview.