Lead Language Arts Educator & Curriculum Innovator

Placements24

George

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid
Retirement fund
Annual leave
Professional development allowance
Relocation assistance
Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Language Arts Instructor for a private academy in George, Western Cape. The role shapes the Language Arts curriculum for intermediate to matriculation levels, mentors a team of educators, and drives excellence in English education within a supportive academic setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and 7+ years of Language Arts teaching experience, including 3+ years in leadership or curriculum development, with a passion for literacy and innovative

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in English Literature, Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7 years in Language Arts teaching, with at least 3 in leadership or curriculum development.
  • Proven track record of improving student literacy and analytical skills.
  • Strong curriculum design, assessment frameworks, and educational technology knowledge.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and refine the Language Arts curriculum across grade levels.
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of Language Arts teachers.
  • Develop and deliver dynamic lessons in literature, grammar, composition, and critical analysis.
  • Implement effective assessment strategies to monitor progress and provide feedback.
  • Design and facilitate extracurricular activities like writing workshops and debates.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate language arts across subjects.
  • Stay updated on trends and research in language arts education and pedagogy.
  • Conduct regular classroom observations and provide feedback to teaching staff.
  • Serve as a contact for parents regarding student performance in Language Arts.

Skills

Leadership
Curriculum design
Assessment strategies
Mentoring
Educational technology
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Literacy education
Afrikaans
isiXhosa

Education

Master's degree in English Literature, Linguistics, Education, or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Language Arts Instructor for a private academy in George, Western Cape. The role shapes the Language Arts curriculum for intermediate to matriculation levels, mentors a team of educators, and drives excellence in English education within a supportive academic setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and 7+ years of Language Arts teaching experience, including 3+ years in leadership or curriculum development, with a passion for literacy and innovative

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