Public School Partnerships; PSP School Leadership Coach

We are seeking an experienced and strategic School Leadership Coach to join our Public School Partnerships (PSP) team in the Eastern Cape. This is a full-time, senior role for a seasoned education professional ready to drive meaningful, systemic improvement across a growing network of rural schools.

Location: Zithulele Village (Mqanduli), with travel to Amajingqi, Willowvale

Salary: R34,000 – R38,000 per month (inclusive of benefits) | Staff accommodation provided

Reports to: Head of Schools

Applications close: 20 March 2026

The PSP School Leadership Coach holds a central position in Axium's school improvement model. Working directly with School Management Teams and principals across 13+ partner schools, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing School Improvement Plans (SIPs)
• Conducting School Walks and embedding evidence-based improvement practices
• Facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Coaching principals to strengthen instructional leadership
• Managing the Principal Mentor consultant, Senior Wellness Officer and related team members
• Building and maintaining relationships with circuit managers and community stakeholders

Note:

The successful candidate will commence with a fully paid internship at Apex High School in Cape Town — a nationally recognised leader in instructional coaching and school culture development — before relocating to the Eastern Cape in 2027.

This role demands a professional who can balance high-level strategic thinking with hands‑on implementation — someone who leads with data, builds trust with diverse stakeholders, and holds themselves and others accountable for results.

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Education or Education Management
• Minimum 6 years' experience in a comparable role (principal, deputy principal, departmental head, or coach)
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform coaching decisions
• Valid, unendorsed driver's licence and willingness to travel

For the full job description, including advantageous criteria and details of the Apex Education internship, please visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./vacancies

• Send your CV, a cover letter detailing your experience in school leadership development, and 3 contactable references to: careers
• Subject line: PSP School Leadership Coach Application

Applications close 20 March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.