High School Lead

Edustaff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Academic Coordinator focused on high school English programming. This role involves coordinating academic interventions, developing workplans, and supporting students' transition into high school. The ideal candidate will have a relevant postgraduate qualification in Education and at least 5 years of experience in an English high school context. A deep understanding of the South African educational system and skills in stakeholder management are essential. Multi-lingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Education or related field, preferably including specialisation in English.
• 5 years of English high school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high school academic programme focusing on English.
• Develop high school academic workplan and related calendar.
• Research and plan non-STEM academic support for Grade 7 preparatory programme.
• Facilitate English assessments for Grade 6 applicants.
• Develop and implement academic interventions for grade 8 orientation.

Skills

Designing academic interventions

Understanding South African educational system

Multi-lingual (Xhosa and Afrikaans)

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Education

Job description

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Coordinate high school academic programme, with focus on English and non-STEM subject development and rollout, to deliver on organisational goal and vision

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop High School academic workplan & related calendar in collaboration with HSC – Maths Lead
• Undertake planning of academic support programme
• Research & map school-based academic eco-system, including approach, average results, resources, policies and support
• Research & map external and online programmes which align to scholar requirements and SBF programme
• Develop broad-based targeted interventions according to the general needs of SBF scholars, including extra tutoring programme, online programmes and external opportunities, based on general results
• Incorporate above programmes into broader HS programme, including contracting with service providers, where appropriate
• Research and plan non-STEM academic support for Grade 7 preparatory programme
• Research and plan English assessment methodology and tools
• Provide input grade specific content & curriculum, based on workplans and SBF strategy
• Support & provide data-driven reflection and feedback to improve content, curriculum, workplans and strategies
• Develop, facilitate and mark English & any other non-Maths assessments for Grade 6 applicants
• Collaborate with Prep on content & sessions for High School Transition, taking responsibility for the content and delivery of the English academic support
• Facilitate workshops within the programme, presenting & delivering programme content
• Attend interview and provide input into selection process
• Facilitating the attendance of potential beneficiaries at place
• Implement grade 8 scholar orientation programme, supporting the scholars’ smooth transition into the new school environment
• Lead/implement academic interventions, monitoring and managing, as appropriate
• Responsible for all non-STEM academic interventions across all schools – providing oversight, monitoring & adjustments as required
• Build & maintain school relationship with key school-based partners (principals, head of academics, heads of sport, heads of hostel, SLOs, admissions officers and school secretaries)

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant post graduate qualification in Education or related field, preferably including specialisation in English
• 5 years English High school experience plus preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Proved practical experience in designing and implementing academic interventions, including design & application of assessment methodology
• South African educational system and context and how to work within it
• Understanding of complexity of diversity and discrimination across all factors, including but not limited to class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture and religion
• Multi-lingual (Xhosa and Afrikaans) would be an advantage
• Case management, documentation and reporting skills
• Stakeholder/client/partner management