Module Leaders Faculty of Education

Lyceum College; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking experienced Module Leaders for remote teaching roles. The position involves curriculum oversight, assessment setting, and providing student support within South African education. Successful candidates will hold a Master's degree in Education and have a strong background in teaching and curriculum design. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality delivery of educational modules, developing relevant materials, and supporting at-risk students. This role is ideal for committed professionals passionate about distance learning.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in teaching or instructional design.
• Experience in developing study guides or academic content.
• Familiarity with South African schooling contexts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment for assigned modules.
• Develop engaging learning materials aligned with programme goals.
• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students.
• Monitor student progress and implement support interventions.

Skills

Strong subject-matter expertise

Excellent teaching and facilitation skills

Competence in curriculum development

Proficiency with digital learning technologies

Strong communication abilities

Education

Master’s degree in Education or teaching specialisation

Job description

This is a remote position.

Lyceum College invites applications from qualified, committed and academically rigorous individuals to join the Faculty of Education as Module Leaders. Module Leaders play a vital role in ensuring the quality, integrity and effectiveness of teaching and assessment across our Education programmes.

This role is responsible for curriculum oversight, assessment setting and marking, student support, and continuous improvement of modules offered in the Faculty. Successful applicants will contribute meaningfully to teacher development in the South African context, especially within the distance learning environment.

Teaching and Assessment Areas (Thematic Clusters)

The Faculty of Education is recruiting Module Leaders across the following clusters, derived from our Education qualifications:

Foundations of Education

• Decoloniality (PGCE SP & FET; IP)
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Education Studies
• Managing Teaching
• Curriculum Studies in the South African Context (IP)

Language and Literacy Education

• Senior Phase and FET (SP & FET):
  • English HL / FAL Teaching
  • isiZulu HL / FAL Teaching
  • Afrikaans HL / FAL Teaching
  • Conversational isiZulu
• Intermediate Phase (IP):
  • English HL / FAL Teaching
  • isiZulu HL / FAL Teaching
  • Afrikaans HL / FAL Teaching
  • English FAL (compulsory module)
  • Conversational isiZulu
• Grade R Teaching:
  • Literacy Teaching (Grade R)
  • Language and Learning in Early Childhood

Mathematics and Numeracy Education

• Mathematics Teaching (SP & FET)
• Mathematical Literacy (FET)
• Mathematics Teaching (IP)
• Fundamental Mathematics (IP)
• Numeracy in Grade R (Grade R Teaching)

Sciences, Technology and Social Sciences Education

• FET & Senior Phase:
  • Life Sciences Teaching
  • Natural Sciences Teaching
  • Geography Teaching
  • History Teaching
  • Tourism Teaching
  • Technology and Teaching
• Intermediate Phase:
  • Social Sciences Teaching
  • Natural Sciences & Technology Teaching (IP)
  • Life Skills Teaching
• Grade R:
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Life Skills for Grade R

Commerce and Business Education

• Business Studies Teaching (FET)
• Accounting Teaching (FET)
• EMS Teaching (Senior Phase)

Life Orientation and Inclusive Education

• Life Orientation Teaching (Senior Phase & FET)
• Life Skills Teaching (Intermediate Phase)
• Inclusive Education and Diversity (Compulsory module)

Practicum and Professional Practice

• Teaching Practice 1 and 2 (PGCE SP & FET IP)
• Classroom Management & Professional Conduct
• Reflective Practice

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in the assigned module.
• Develop and update engaging, industry-relevant learning materials aligned with programme and institutional goals.
• Set, mark, and moderate formative and summative assessments in line with NQF and institutional standards.
• Ensure module delivery and assessment comply with regulatory and institutional quality assurance frameworks.
• Monitor student progress, identify at‑risk students, and implement academic support interventions.
• Provide academic guidance, mentorship, and feedback to students to enhance learning outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum design, review, and enhancement processes.
• Engage in academic governance activities, including quality assurance and programme review committees.
• Collaborate with the Programme Coordinator and faculty teams to drive academic excellence and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to institutional reporting and compliance requirements.

Required Competencies

• Strong subject‑matter expertise and the ability to integrate theory with practical application.
• Excellent teaching, facilitation, and presentation skills suited to distance and blended learning environments.
• Competence in curriculum development, assessment design, marking, and moderation.
• Clear understanding of higher education regulatory frameworks and quality assurance principles.
• Proficiency with digital learning technologies and online teaching platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and academic writing skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and student engagement abilities.
• Ability to identify and support at‑risk students.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to academic integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute meaningfully to academic governance structures.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Education or the teaching specialisation area (essential).
• At least two years’ experience in teaching, teaching education, assessment design, curriculum development, or instructional design in higher education.
• Demonstrable experience developing study guides, assessments, or academic content.
• Experience teaching or supervising in distance/online education (advantage).
• Demonstrated understanding of South African schooling contexts and curriculum.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory standards, and academic quality assurance frameworks.
• Computer literacy with access to a laptop/desktop and reliable internet connection.
• Ability to meet deadlines and incorporate revisions where required.

Added Advantage

• Doctorate in the relevant field or working towards one
• Experience in distance education institutions
• Previous work with private higher education institutions

Application Process

• Interested applicants are invited to submit:
  • A cover letter indicating the thematic clusters and modules they are applying to teach and summarising their relevant expertise.
  • A comprehensive CV that includes a full academic and professional history.
  • Certified copies of their qualifications.
  • Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications.
• Applications must be submitted via email to [e-mail].
• Only complete applications will be considered.