Curriculum Developer (BEd Foundation Phase)

Sifiso Learning Group; Remote; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an experienced curriculum developer to join their team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will design and produce high-quality learning materials for teacher training. Responsibilities include developing educational guides, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and integrating modern teaching practices. A Master’s degree and 5+ years of curriculum development experience are required. The position is remote with potential in-person meetings and offers an exciting opportunity to shape future teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in curriculum development for higher education programmes.
• Proven experience teaching or developing teacher education content.
• Strong understanding of South African education policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop learner guides, course guides, lecture notes and assessment tools.
• Ensure alignment with accreditation standards and descriptors.
• Integrate Project-Based Learning and blended learning methodologies.

Skills

Excellent academic writing and instructional design skills

Ability to contextualise complex academic concepts for diverse learners

Strong planning and time management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital authoring tools

Commitment to inclusive education and innovative teaching approaches

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

PhD (an advantage)

Job description

Location: Johannesburg

Company: Sifiso Learning Group

Nation NXT College (NNC), Sifiso Learning Group’s teacher training institution, is seeking to appoint an experienced curriculum developer to design and produce high-quality, outcomes-aligned learning materials for its Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Foundation Phase Teaching. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of teacher education in South Africa by embedding Project-Based Learning (PBL), inclusive education and modern teaching practices into the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop learner guides, course guides, lecture notes and assessment tools for BEd Foundation Phase modules.
• Ensure alignment with CHE, DHET and SACE accreditation standards, as well as NQF level descriptors.
• Integrate Project-Based Learning (PBL) and blended learning methodologies across modules.
• Design tools to support Work Integrated Learning (WIL), including reflection templates and assessment rubrics.
• Collaborate with academic managers, subject experts and quality assurance teams to ensure contextual relevance.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field (PhD is an advantage).
• At least 5 years’ experience in curriculum development for higher education programmes (preferably BEd/PGCE).
• Proven experience teaching or developing teacher education content.
• Strong understanding of South African education policies, CHE standards and curriculum frameworks.
• Experience in instructional design, Project-Based Learning and online/blended learning content.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent academic writing and instructional design skills.
• Ability to contextualise complex academic concepts for diverse learners.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital authoring tools.
• Commitment to inclusive education and innovative teaching approaches.

This is a contract-based opportunity. The role is remote with potential in-person engagements. If you are passionate about shaping the next generation of teachers and meet the above requirements, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and examples of prior curriculum development work to: [e-mail]

Posted on 22 Jan 14:46, Closing date 2 Apr