EDUCATION SPECIALIST SENIOR (OFFICE BASED): FET PHASE SUBJECT ADVISOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(IT) GRADE 10-12 (TWO POSTS)
Branch Curriculum And Assessment Management
DIRECTORATE: CURRICULUM FET
CAPE TOWN
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:
R 487 737
per annum
A basic 3-year degree (REQV 13) or an equivalent qualification. At least 5 years appropriate experience in education. A valid driver's 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 or academic staff affiliated to a university.
Recommendations: A 3-year degree specialising in the subject. Proven success in teaching/ support in Information Technology.
Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) in all Public ordinary and Special schools. Training and development of teachers. Monitoring, evaluation and support of Curriculum implementation within Public Ordinary and Special Schools. Moderation and assessment of curriculum implementation. Planning and administration functions. Regularly evaluate and report on the state of the subject in schools. Develop, quality assurance and upload digital resources to the WCED's e-Learning platforms. Provide support to the DCES (Senior Curriculum Planner for Information Technology and Visual Arts). Maintain a current and accurate database of teachers including a mailing list for communicating and supporting teachers of the subject. Promote and coordinate a comprehensive career-guidance programme in the WCED.
Thorough knowledge of: The content embedded within Information Technology. Relevant policies, circulars and regulations of the National Department of Basic Education and the WCED. Pedagogical content knowledge of the subject discipline. Knowledge and understanding of Information Management. Knowledge and understanding of the organisational structure and operational model of the WCED.
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.