Job Ref #: SS-327
Industry: Professional
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

 St Stithians College is a proudly South African school, embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational experience. Founded as a Methodist Church School, our   Christian spirituality is central to our identity. Our College consists of primary and secondary boys’ and girls’ schools, together with a co-educational junior primary school. We are an   independent, non-profit institution located on an expansive green campus in Sandton, Johannesburg. In addition, St Stithians incorporates Kamoka Bush School near Modimolle, and the   Thandulwazi Maths & Science Academy on our Campus and operating in Limpopo. As a College, we are intent on Inspiring Excellence and Making a World of Difference.

Job Requirements

The requirements for this challenging position include:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience preferably in the education field with a suitable professional qualification
• Previous involvement in schools or educational community engagement programmes
• Experience in educational leadership, assessment and moderation, monitoring and evaluation
• A sound and progressive understanding of the South African education context
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including report writing
• Exceptional planning and organising skills with attention to detail regarding day-to-day operational running of the programme
• Passion for the development of the teaching profession
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders within the Waterberg District
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and work independently
• Experience in project management
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Flexibility to work outside of normal office hours including Saturdays
• A willingness to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College
• Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender’s clearance certificate.
• Registration with SACE

   Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implementation and monitoring of the Initial Teacher Intern Training Programme within the Waterberg District
• Regular liaison with the relevant staff and schools to ensure effective implementation of the programmes
• Assist Thandulwazi in overseeing the organic growth of the programme.
• Overseeing the professional aspects of the programme: ensuring that the standards of academic excellence and training are upheld
• Working with Thandulwazi to ensure accurate reporting and monitoring of the programme
• Willingness to gain knowledge in new educational programmes and applications for possible implication to enhance the programm e (open to learn new skills, growing and developing the programme)
• Monitoring and evaluation including visits to community partner schools