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| EDUCATION SPECIALIST CHIEF (OFFICE BASED): CIRCUIT MANAGER | |
| Branch Institutional Development Coordination | |
| EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICE CAPE WINELANDS | |
| WORCESTER | |
| CHIEF EDUCATION SPECIALIST: | |
| R 1 049 106 | |
| per annum. All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the set rules. | |
| Appropriate three (3) year qualification in Education (REQV 13) preferably Honours or Masters degree. Nine (9) years experience of which 4 years must be teaching experience in education and 5 years school management experience preferably as a Principal. Registration with SACE. A valid drivers licence. | |
| Ensure Learner support (SLES) services to Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools: Work in Collaboration (planning together-,supporting, monitoring and reporting) with the Head Learner Support with the implementation of learner health, wellbeing and specialised programmes. Facilitate learner behaviour support and placement of learner due to expulsion. Monitor the functionality of School Based Support Teams (SBSTs). Monitor and report on the implementation of recommendation from learner support specialists and other sources to ascertain and address management related needs and challenges. Ensure that Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools within the Circuit are effective and efficiently managed and governed which entails the following: Work in Collaboration (planning together-, supporting, monitoring and reporting) with the Head Management and Governance, Head Curriculum, Head SLES and Deputy Director Corporate. Support, advise, do capacity building and manage principals of Public Ordinary Schools and Public Special Schools. Manage and optimize outputs of principals in order to achieve organisational goals. Manage the IQMS of the principal and senior personnel of all schools in the circuit. Evaluate and report on the functionality of Public Schools within the Circuit. Develop, implement and monitor plans to address underachievement in, for example systemics and NSC examinations, with school principals and school management teams. Ensure the implementation of the curriculum at Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools within the Circuit which entails the following: Work in collaboration (planning together-, supporting, monitoring and reporting) with the Head Curriculum and support on the following: Managing curriculum support including consultation with and advice to teachers, facilitating inclusive education and reporting on school visits. Ensure public schools adhere to the implementation of national and provincial curriculum policies, and assisting public ordinary and special schools to implement them appropriately. Ensure and monitor professional development of educators in public ordinary and special schools as related to curriculum. Ensure and monitor the provisioning of correct and timely delivery of Learner and Teacher Support Material (LTSM). Ensure and monitor the installation and application of e-Administration in Public Schools. Perform managerial and administrative functions pertaining to the Circuit: Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff. Motivate, train and guide staff. Manage the performance and evaluation of staff. Monitor and maintain knowledge and information management systems (CEMIS, DMIS). Promote sound labour relations. Manage Circuit Office (Rural Circuit Offices). Oversee infrastructure, grounds and records (records management) are maintained. Oversee the GG Transport function within the circuit. Oversee that the office administration functions are provided. (Reception, telecom-, cleaning services). Promote and encourage eLearning in teaching and learning. Monitor and report on the implementation of recommendations from curriculum specialist and other sources to ascertain and address management related needs and challenges (issues). Promote and maintain professional work ethic within public ordinary and special schools. Promote leadership and manage principals and support the management of staff (employees) in Public Ordinary Schools and Public Special Schools: Provide management support to public ordinary and public special schools. Implement personnel provisioning for public schools. In collaboration with the School Governing Body (SGB) conduct credible recruitment and selection processes of school management teams, which include the competency assessment process. Manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of principals. Advise and support with the implementation of recruitment and selection processes of post level one staff in public ordinary and special schools. | |
| Extensive knowledge of applicable Education policies and procedures. Knowledge of the Education Environment. Management principles. Educator and Public service procedures. Knowledge of people management processes. Employee relations processes and procedures. Financial and Project management. | |
| Interpret and apply relevant education policies and procedures; People management planning; Problem solving; Sound budgeting; Facilitation and presentation; Conflict management; Communication skills in 2 official languages of the Western Cape Government. Report writing; Planning and organising; Computer literacy (Advanced level); Analytical thinking. Data analysis. | |
| Mr N Petersen (023) 348 4600 | |
| 2024-07-25 |
e-Recruitment
