Head of Online Curriculum Innovation (Remote)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Online Curriculum Development to lead the creation and execution of innovative online learning programs. This fully remote role requires guiding the curriculum lifecycle from concept through deployment and ongoing improvement.

You will oversee a distributed team, ensure alignment with objectives and regulatory standards, and drive the integration of educational technologies within courses.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
• 7+ years in curriculum development with 3+ years in leadership in online education.
• Experience designing and launching online programs.
• Expertise in instructional design theories and learning technologies.
• Proven remote team and project management skills.
• Strong communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving.
• Based in South Africa and able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of online curricula across multiple subjects and levels.
• Manage a remote team of instructional designers, subject matter experts, and content creators.
• Ensure curricula align with learning objectives, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee integration of educational technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches into courses.
• Develop and maintain curriculum standards, style guides, and QA processes.
• Conduct needs assessments and market research for trends in online education.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Foster collaboration between curriculum teams, faculty, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor student engagement and learning outcomes to drive improvement.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Education/Instructional Design

Tools

LMS

Authoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Online Curriculum Development to lead the creation and execution of innovative online learning programs. This fully remote role requires guiding the curriculum lifecycle from concept through deployment and ongoing improvement.

You will oversee a distributed team, ensure alignment with objectives and regulatory standards, and drive the integration of educational technologies within courses.