Recruitment and Preparatory Programme Co-ordinator - MATHS

Edustaff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated Maths Teacher to support recruitment and preparatory programs. The ideal candidate will have a relevant 4-year qualification in Education, 5 years of overall experience, and excellent communication skills. Experience as an educator and multilingual abilities are advantageous. This role requires strong collaboration and community-building skills, providing a unique opportunity to impact students' lives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of overall experience, with at least 3 years in relevant field.
• Experience as an educator is an advantage.
• It would be advantageous to have own vehicle and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Recruitment & Preparatory programmes.
• Manage logistics for exams and academic tests.
• Conduct communications with applicants and parents.

Skills

Selection methodology skills

Project/program implementation skills

Multi-lingual (Xhosa and Afrikaans)

Case management skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Relevant 4 year qualification in Education

Job description

Overview

Reports to: Learning & Development Manager

Maths teacher preferred

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the development of Recruitment & Preparatory programmes and undertake development of work and project plans in area of responsibility
• Support the establishment of feeder school network and NGO partnerships and regularly assess and review feeder schools and NGO partners, recommending new schools’ partnerships as required, to ensure best quality applicants
• Develop and update all communication material for feeder school and partner interface (focus on Maths)
• Manage all logistics required in preparation and conducting of exams, academic tests, including ensuring data-capturing, purchasing of resources, administration
• Undertake communications with applicants and parents during the selection process, developing content for the session
• Undertake home visits
• Facilitate the optimal matching of individual scholars to partner schools, ensuring collaborative input from relevant colleagues and schools to ensure the most optimal individual placements
• Undertake scholar and parent surveys, ensuring quality feedback for programme strategy, delivery and content
• Undertake tracking of scholar and parent participation and performance and undertake/facilitate interventions or escalate
• Assist in the training of new staff, as required

Qualifications

• Relevant 4 year qualification in Education or equivalent
• Experience 5 years overall experience, with at least 3 years in relevant field
• Experience as an educator would be an advantage

Skills and knowledge

• Demonstrated skills in either area of the position – selection methodology and tools or high school catch-up programmes
• Project/programme implementation skills and knowledge
• 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
• It would be an advantage to have own vehicle and driver’s licence

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Strategic thinker
• Team player/collaborative
• Ability to set boundaries and maintain confidentiality
• Resilient
• Attention to detail
• Community building skills
• People skills
• Highly motivated and committed to excellence

Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful