Academic Head in the Academic Department: BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) programme (1 post)

SANTS Private Higher Education Institution; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Academic Head to lead the BEd programme in a dynamic academic environment. This role requires overseeing academic actions, implementing policies, and engaging in research activities. With a focus on teacher training and development, the ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, including a PhD and extensive management experience in higher education. This position offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively, contributing to the growth and success of future educators. If you are passionate about shaping the future of education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in Education completed or in progress.
• At least two years of teaching experience in a school classroom.
• Extensive experience in Management in an educational context.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all academic actions and processes within the unit.
• Implement performance reflection and evaluation with staff members.
• Participate in research activities and report on academic actions.

Skills

Knowledge of the South African education system

Language and communication skills

Research skills

Ability to work independently

High level of computer literacy

Managerial skills

Ability to teach in African languages

Education

PhD in Education

MEd in Education

Honours degrees in Education

BA and PGCE

BEd in Education

BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching

Tools

E-learning platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

SANTS is an accredited Private Higher Education Institution focused on initial teacher training and continued professional teacher development through a distance mode of delivery. SANTS seeks to appoint asuitable candidate as Academic Head in the Academic Department responsible for the BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) programme in a permanent capacity.

Applicants to note that it is a requirement to attend regular contact meetings at SANTS’ Head Office.

Responsibilities

Working in this Academic Department, under the leadership of the Executive Academic Director, the incumbent will be expected to fulfil the following duties of an Academic Head:

• Overseeing all academic actions and processes within the respective unit.
• Adhere to and implement SANTS’ policies.
• Implement performance reflection and evaluation with staff members in the respective unit.
• Implement interventions with staff members where needed.
• Work independently from home or at SANTS’ Head Office.
• Report on data collected regarding academic actions in the unit.
• Participate in research activities.
• Attend regular/weekly meetings online or in-person at SANTS’ Head Office.
• Attend weekly meetings with staff members of the unit online or in-person at SANTS’ Head Office.
• Work with the management team to meet common goals related to the unit and SANTS.
• Attend to additional and specific Academic Head task(s) as a result of management decisions.
• Attend regular meetings related to functions in the Academic Department and at SANTS.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Education completed or in progress. If in progress the position will be Acting Academic Head until completed.
• MEd and Honours degrees in Education.
• BA and PGCE with specialisation in Intermediate Phase/Senior/FET Phase.
• BEd in Education.
• BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching
• At least two years of teaching experience in a school classroom; preferably in the Intermediate Phase classroom.
• At least two years of experience in Higher Education Institution.
• Extensive experience in Management in an educational context.
• Experience and expertise in curriculum development.
• Knowledge of and experience in facilitation in an E-learning environment.
• Registration with SACE.
• Fully computer literate and proficient in English.
• Access to stable WiFi /data and a functional laptop or desktop computer

Required Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of the South African education system.
• Appropriate language and communication skills, including research skills and report writing.
• Academically competent to teach in any of SANTS’ African languages: IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Sepedi, Setswana.
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and coordination.
• Ability to work as part of a team, under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Competent and confident to engage effectively with online assessment.
• Appropriate managerial skills to successfully manage a unit of 10 to 15 staff members.
• Embody the values of an ideal team player.

Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience in the relevant field.

Closing date:23 May 2025

To apply, please complete the form via the below link and upload the below-mentioned documents via the link provided in the form:

https://forms.office.com/r/CvTqrFC2FN

• A comprehensive CV.
• Certified copies of qualifications.
• Certified copy of your identity document.
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees we have permission to contact.
• Letter of motivation.

Please remember to return to the form and submit the application after uploading your documents.