Subject Specialist

Valenture Institute; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative online education provider is seeking a Subject Specialist to implement pedagogical excellence and improve academic outcomes through innovative teaching methodologies. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of secondary teaching experience, familiarity with the South African CAPs curriculum, and a strong command of digital learning tools. This role offers remote working options and various benefits to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Family member discount

Remote working

Voluntary savings programme

Half-day birthday leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at secondary school level.
• Experience teaching the CAPs curriculum in Senior and FET Phase.
• Experience teaching in an online environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement pedagogical excellence across the school.
• Develop and moderate assessments for assigned courses.
• Ensure academic compliance and maintain accurate marksheets.

Skills

Pedagogical excellence

Data interpretation

Educational systems

Digital learning tools

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BEd, PGCE, or relevant qualification

Tools

Edtech tools

Flipped Classroom methodology

Job description

Valenture Institute partners with the world's leading education institutions to transform physical limitations into digital opportunities. We create new opportunities for students to choose an aspirational online learning experience by offering fully-supported online high school programmes. As a social enterprise, Valenture Institute is also committed to levelling the playing field and increasing access for all students through free curriculum offerings, extensive scholarship programs and blended learning micro schools in underprivileged communities.

The Subject Specialist Role is responsible for the innovative implementation of pedagogical excellence across the school. The Subject Specialist works alongside, and utilises, intelligent agents in the teaching and learning environment to drive improved academic outcomes across the full scope of educational activities. This position requires a forward‑thinking, detail‑oriented professional with a strong command of data interpretation, educational systems, and digital learning tools. Experience and expertise with a range of education technology and artificial intelligence platforms is essential, along with a demonstrated ability to navigate and optimise online learning environments. The position requires the individual to remain up to date and comfortable with the latest trends in educational technology to utilise these in their role. The ideal candidate is a well‑organised, growth‑minded individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for scalable and high‑quality online education, and a firm commitment to educational equity. A comprehensive understanding of the South African curriculum and its regulatory requirements is a prerequisite.Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Employ a variety of dynamic teaching and instructional methodologies, with the aid of edtech tools and intelligent agents.
• Use data insights and feedback to conduct lesson planning and delivery.
• Develop appropriate teaching solutions and strategies that target cohort‑level themes and areas of concern per course.
• Develop and be closely involved in the moderation of cycle tests, examinations and SBAs.
• Ensure that the grading of formal assessments is of a high quality by providing guidance to markers through front‑loading and complete post‑moderation for the assigned courses.
• Ensure that informal assessment is appropriate and of a high standard.
• Be involved in testing new education tools to assess their efficacy in a South African online school.
• Responsible for the maintenance and updating of the learning path which may include content development as necessary.
• Be involved in learner enrichment activities offered at the institution.
• Support with academic queries related to assigned courses.
• Support with administrative tasks related to the learner experience.
• Play a key role in ensuring academic compliance for the assigned courses.
• Ensure that marksheets are accurate, up‑to‑date and submitted timeously.
• Ensure that all required moderation is accurate, up‑to‑date and submitted timeously.
• Develop and implement an appropriate personal development plan with the guidance of their line manager that aligns with the requirements set out by SACE.
• Attend daily stand‑up meetings, company‑wide meetings, relevant planning and retrospective meetings, and regular 1‑to‑1 meetings with their line manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at secondary school level, with either BEd, PGCE, or relevant qualification.
• Experience teaching the CAPs curriculum in Senior and FET Phase.
• Demonstrable understanding of the requirements of the CAPs curriculum.
• Experience teaching in an online environment and using a Flipped Classroom methodology.
• Experience working with assessment and operational data to inform pedagogical practise and drive improved academic outcomes.
• Technologically literate including experience working with intelligent agents to promote positive academic outcomes.
• Police clearance required.
• SACE registration or eligibility to apply for SACET.

Tech Requirements

• A second screen.
• Headphones.
• Upsa‑stable internet connection (minimum of a 20 Mbps line).

Benefits

• Family member discount to Valenture Institute.
• Remote working.
• Voluntary savings programme.
• Half‑day birthday leave.

Equal opportunity employer: Valenture Institute is committed to transformation and the company's Employment Equity plan will be considered during the selection process.

Valenture Institute considers itself an Equal Opportunity Employer and thus aims to eliminate all forms of unfair discrimination in the recruitment and selection of staff.