To ensure: on-going curriculum development and to enhance quality teaching and learning practices by undertaking research, liaising with the Department of Basic Education and stakeholders, providing systemic support to subject advisers and teachers, to develop and implement the curriculum in accordance with provincial and national policy frameworks.
DEPUTY CHIEF EDUCATION SPECIALIST:
R 599 247
per annum. All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the set rules.
A basic 3-year degree (REQV 13) or an equivalent qualification in Economics. At least 8 years appropriate experience in education. A valid drivers license. High level of proficiency in at least TWO of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Registration with SACE as a professional educator.
Recommendations: An appropriate M-degree will be an advantage. Proven success in teaching/ support in Economics as a subject discipline.
The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following tasks. Curriculum support at a systemic level. Establish subject committees, network with the national Department of Education and relevant stakeholders. Develop, facilitate and support special projects. Quality assure, mediate and moderate national and provincial assessment. Monitor and support 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. Assessment and integration of e-Learning resources in teaching and learning. Develop, quality assure and upload digital resources to the WCEDs e-Learning performs. 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 CES. Maintain a current, accurate, informative and engaging website and mailing list for the subject.
Thorough knowledge of: The content embedded within Economics. Relevant policies, rules and regulations of the National Department of Basic Education and the WCED. Curriculum and assessment concepts, theory and principles. WCEDs e-Education vision. Competencies and skills to develop, interpret and analyse curriculum and assessment matters.
Above-average verbal and non-verbal communication. Analytical and report writing. Facilitation and presentation. Advanced computer literacy. Project management. Planning and organising. Monitoring and evaluation. Financial planning and management.