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| EDUCATION SPECIALIST SENIOR (OFFICE BASED): INTER / SEN PHASE SUBJECT ADVISOR: LIFE SKILLS – GR 4-6 & LIFE ORIENTATION GRADE 7 | |
| Branch Institutional Development Coordination | |
| EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICE METRO CENTRAL | |
| MAITLAND | |
| To ensure on-going curriculum development and support to enhance quality teaching and learning practices by undertaking research, liaising with the Department of Basic Education and stakeholders, providing systemic support to subject teachers, to develop and implement the curriculum in accordance with provincial and national policy frameworks. | |
| Senior Education Specialist: Post Level 3 | |
| R 421 473 | |
| per annum. | |
| Appropriate three (3) year qualification in Education (REQV 13) in the relevant phase. Five (5) years teaching experience in Grade 4-7 with relevant subject/phase and proven success in teaching/ supporting the subject. Registration with SACE. A valid drivers licence. | |
| The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following tasks. Curriculum support at a systemic level. Establish a subject committee, network with the National Department of Basic Education and relevant stakeholders. Develop, facilitate and support special projects. Quality assure, mediate and moderate national and provincial assessment. Monitor and support CAPS policy implementation. Regularly evaluate and report on the state of the subject. Analyse and determine training needs for subject advisers and teachers and others working in schools. Develop training material, organise and conduct professional development workshops for teachers based on identified needs. Integration of e-Learning resources in teaching and learning. Develop, quality assure and upload digital resources to the WCEDs e-Learning platforms. Perform administrative duties such as compiling reports, respond to correspondence, write curriculum minutes and submissions, write tender specifications and manage procurement and payment processes. Provide support to the DCES. Maintain a current, accurate, informative and engaging website and mailing list for communicating and supporting teachers of the subject. | |
| Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum Statements which includes the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements, National Protocol for Assessment and the National Policy pertaining to the Programme and Promotion Requirements for grades R-12 Knowledge and understanding of all relevant Education Legislation and Policies. Knowledge of National and Provincial Strategic Plans (NDP, Schooling 2025). Knowledge and understanding of all relevant Education Legislation and Policies. Knowledge and experience in teacher and materials development. Knowledge of Language in Education policies. Knowledge and understanding of ICT Knowledge and Information Management. Knowledge and understanding of organisational structure and operational model of WCED. Knowledge of Finance (PFMA). | |
| Above-average verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Formal presentation and facilitation skills. Advanced computer literacy. | |
| Ms B Robertson: 021 514 6700( Metro Central EDO) | |
| 2022-10-21 |
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