Sants Private Higher Education Institution

Schools4Sa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Africa is seeking to fill the role of Academic Head in the Academic Department for a BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) program. The successful candidate will be tasked with overseeing academic processes and managing staff, needing qualifications including a PhD in Education and critical teaching experience. This position involves working remotely or at the head office, with remuneration based on qualifications and experience. Applications are invited until 5 December.

Qualifications

• PhD in Education completed or in progress.
• At least two years of teaching experience in a school classroom.
• Extensive experience in Management in an educational context.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all academic actions and processes within the respective unit.
• Implement performance reflection and evaluation with staff members.
• Report on data collected regarding academic actions in the unit.

Skills

Knowledge of the South African education system

Research skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

High level of computer literacy

Managerial skills

Education

PhD in Education

MEd and Honours degrees in Education

BA and PGCE with specialization in Intermediate Phase / Senior Phase

BEd in Education

Job description

Position

Academic Head in the Academic Department : BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) programme (1 post)

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all academic actions and processes within the respective unit, including activities on the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Adhere to and implement SANTS' policies.
• Implement performance reflection and evaluation with staff members in the respective unit.
• Implement interventions with staff members where needed.
• Work independently from home or at SANTS' Head Office.
• Report on data collected regarding academic actions in the unit.
• Participate in research activities.
• Attend regular / weekly meetings online or in-person at SANTS' Head Office.
• Attend weekly meetings with staff members of the unit online or in-person at SANTS' Head Office.
• Work with the management team to meet common goals related to the unit and SANTS.
• Attend to additional and specific Academic Head task(s) as a result of management decisions.
• Attend regular meetings related to functions in the Academic Department and at SANTS.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Education completed or in progress. If in progress the position will be Acting Academic Head until completed.
• MEd and Honours degrees in Education.
• BA and PGCE with specialisation in Intermediate Phase / Senior Phase.
• BEd in Education.
• At least two years of teaching experience in a school classroom; preferably in the Intermediate Phase classroom.
• At least two years experience at a Higher Education Institution.
• Extensive experience in Management in an educational context.
• Experience and expertise in curriculum development.
• Knowledge of and experience in facilitation in an E-learning environment.
• Registration with SACE.
• Fully computer literate and proficient in English.
• Access to stable WiFi / data and a functional laptop or desktop computer.

Required Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of the South African education system.
• Appropriate language and communication skills, including research skills and report writing.
• Academically competent to teach in any of SANTS' African languages : IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Sepedi, Setswana.
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and coordination.
• Ability to work as part of a team, under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Competent and confident to engage effectively with online assessment on the LMS.
• Appropriate managerial skills to successfully manage a unit of 10 to 15 staff members.
• Embody the values of an ideal team player.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience in the relevant field.

Closing date : 5 December

To apply

• Please complete the form via the link below and upload the below-mentioned documents via the link provided in the form :
• A comprehensive CV.
• Certified copies of qualifications.
• Certified copy of your identity document.
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees we have permission to contact.
• Letter of motivation.
• Please remember to return to the form and submit the application after uploading your documents.