Head Of Education

Advtech; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is seeking an Academic Leader to provide overall management and support to the school. This role includes academic leadership, planning resource allocations, managing student counselling, and overseeing academic performance. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Education and at least 5 years of teaching experience. The position offers various benefits including lifelong learning opportunities and an incentive bonus structure based on performance.

Benefits

Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions

Staff and family discounts on educational programs

Incentive bonus structure based on performance

Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover

Birthday vouchers

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years teaching and learning experience in a teaching environment.
• Understanding of the current regulatory framework impacting higher education.
• Tangible evidence of participation in change management interventions.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the School on campus.
• Manage academic counselling and support to students.
• Drive the implementation of relevant teaching and learning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Professional / advanced communication skills

Organisational and planning skills

Proven computer literacy competence

Ability to analyse and interpret data

Attention to detail and focus on quality

Advanced teaching and learning expertise

Education

Masters or equivalent in relevant School (NQF Level 9) in Education

Job description

Direct Reporting Line

Head: AcademicEmeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Leadership, Management & Campus Support.

Overall leadership and management of the School on campus.

Manage the interface with the Dean of Faculty.

Plan resource allocation for the academic operations of all programmes within the School on campus.

Review academic results of all students within the School on campus and implement an appropriate teaching and learning strategy for At risk students and At risk modules.

Manage academic counselling and support to students within the school on campus.

Report on the academic performance of the School on the campus to Head: Academic, Campus Head and Dean of Faculty, and any other relevant national staff member.

Drive the implementation of relevant teaching and learning initiatives within the School on campus.

Support the development of new programmes for accreditation.

Support development of academic material and assessments on programmes within the School by acting as developer, module leader, moderator or head of programme for the Central Academic Team (CAT).

Performance Management and Development

Performance management and development of permanent academic staff within the School on campus.

Manage lecturer development in consultation with the Teaching and Learning specialist.

Ensure representation of the school on the Programme Co-ordination Committee (PCC) calls.

Discipline Module Support role.

Support the Teaching & Learning Specialist in the management of the peer review process and the internal moderation model.

Provide specialist support to the campus senior management team for all programmes within the School.

Provide specialist support to the campus operations team responsible for the operation of all programmes within the School on campus.

Lead the recruitment, selection, and appointment of the academic team of the School within the campus.

Provide support to the campus marketing team with specialised knowledge of the programmes with the School.

Manage the Development Task.

Manage plagiarism offences and disciplinary procedures.

Manage and oversee the school's role in National / campus initiatives, such as Summer School, Saturday School, Speed Week, RESTART, 6 Week Student Engagement Programme, Numeracy Tutorial Sessions, Elevate.

Involvement in, and management of, academic support and administrative duties during the campus registration period.

Supervision of students on Honours programmes (where applicable).

Student Tracking Process

Manage the student tracking process.

Conduct Student consultations.

Industry, Professional Management & Building Partnerships

Develop and maintain relationships with professional industry to support placement of students, bursaries and sponsorships and access to professional expertise.

Facilitation of and involvement in professional and scholarly activities e.g. Conference Papers and Higher Degree Studies.

Organise campus events for the School to promote professional industry relationships.

Represent The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) and The IIE's Varsity College at professional institutions, on external partner faculty boards and other relevant committees.

Lecturing

Lecture up to hours OR 2 modules per semester (including supervision).

If engaged in approved formal research activity then you will be required to lecture 1 module per semester.

Research and Scholarship

The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus / team and is also required to contribute towards The IIE's Varsity College achieving its annual research output targetspetencies.

Petencies Required

• Leadership and management skills
• Professional / advanced communication skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Proven computer literacy competence
• Tolerance for operating in a pressurised environment and industry
• Tangible evidence of participation in the planning and / or implementation of change management interventions
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Advanced teaching and learning expertise evidenced by a Teaching Portfolio

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Masters or equivalent in relevant School (NQF Level 9) in Education.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Minimum of 5 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in teaching environment).

Additional Requirements

Must have an understanding of the current regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Market Related.

Benefits: Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special daypetitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response

Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible.

Interview Process

Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO Preferences

However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Vacancy Status

The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.