School-Based TP Assessor and TVET College-Based TP Assessor

Location:	Johannesburg
Job level:	Junior/Mid
Own transport required:	Yes
Type:	Temporary
Company:	STADIO Higher Education

Minimum requirements for school-based teaching practice assessor position:

Suitably qualified assessors are needed for assessments in schools in the following subject fields for Senior Phase (SP Grades 7 – 9) and FET (Grades 10 – 12) in all provinces of South Africa.

• Accounting (FET)
• Agricultural science (FET)
• Afrikaans home language and first additional language (SP and FET)
• Business studies (FET)
• Computer applications technology (FET)
• Creative arts (SP)
• Dramatic arts (FET)
• Economic and management sciences (SP)
• English home language and first additional language (SP and FET)
• Engineering graphics design (FET)
• Geography (FET)
• History (FET)
• Information technology (FET)
• IsiZulu home language and first additional language (SP and FET)
• Life orientation (SP and FET)
• Life sciences (FET)
• Mathematics (SP and FET)
• Mathematical literacy (FET)
• Music (FET)
• Natural sciences (SP)
• Physical science (FET)
• Sepedi home language (FET)
• Social sciences (SP)
• Technology (SP)
• Tourism (FET)
• Visual arts (FET)

Qualifications:

• A minimum of relevant initial teacher education qualification (B.Ed./PGCE) and a B.Ed. Honours.
• Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE). NB: Applications without proof of registration with SACE, would be provisionally accepted on condition that definite proof of registration would be provided prior to appointment as a school-based teaching practice assessor

Experience:

• Minimum five years prior experience as a teacher in the relevant subject(s)/phase(s), or a B.Ed. degree or initial degree and PGCE and at least 15 years of prior experience as a teacher in the relevant subject(s)/phase(s)
• Experience of working with B. Ed SP and FET and/or PGCE students
• Experience of school-based teaching practice/work integrated learning
• Must have a computer and internet access for email communication and completion of online institutional assessment forms
• Must have a good understanding of the SA school curriculum documents as per subject specialisation
• Must have reliable transport to travel to schools

Responsibilities:

• The school-based teaching practice assessor will take responsibility for the assessment of formal lesson planning and presentation in the classroom in the registered subject specialisation(s) of students in the postgraduate certificate in education in senior and FET phase teaching (PGCE SP and FET Teaching) distance learning programme.

The key responsibilities include:

• Completing a subject specific formal lesson assessment (planning and presentation) in the teaching practice school for allocated students.
• Completing the provided institutional lesson assessment form on student’s lesson planning and the presentation in the classroom.
• Providing constructive and detailed feedback to students on their lesson planning and presentation (verbal and written formats).
• Planning and administrating timeous teaching practice visits to students for formal lesson assessments.
• Providing support to students to ensure successful completion of formal lesson assessments.
• Meeting with the school principal and/or mentor teacher(s) of the allocated student before or after lessons assessments in the school.
• Attending online training session(s) on formal lesson assessments in schools and assessment of the digital portfolio of evidence.
• Assessing the digital teaching practice portfolio of evidence of allocated students on the institutional learning management system.
• Informing STADIO School of Education of progress and/or challenges in the assessment process.
• Fulfilling all reasonably expected academic and administrative functions relating to the post as required by the relevant module coordinator/ discipline leader - teaching practice/wil manager/academic manager

Minimum requirements for the tvet college-based teaching practice assessor position:

Suitably qualified assessors are needed for assessments in TVET Colleges in the following subject fields for NCV (NQFL2 – NQF L4) and Report 191 (N1 – N6) in all provinces of South Africa.

NCV:

• Life orientation
• English first additional language
• Mathematical literacy
• Mathematics
• Engineering and related design
• Finance, economics and accounting (FEA)
• Hospitality
• Office administration
• Primary health
• Safety in society
• Tourism
• Transport and logistics
• Primary agriculture

N1 – N3 engineering studies

• Building and civil construction
• Electrical (light current)
• Electrical (heavy current)
• Mechanical fitter and turner
• Boilermaking
• Automotive motor mechanics

N4 – N6 engineering studies

• Building and civil construction
• Electrical (light current)
• Electrical (heavy current)
• Mechanical: fitter and turner

N4 – N6 business studies

• Business management
• Financial management
• Human resource management
• Legal secretary
• Management assistant
• Marketing management
• Medical secretary
• Public management
• Tourism
• Hospitality and catering services
• Clothing production
• Educare

Qualifications:

• A minimum of relevant Diploma/ degree in specialisation qualification and a teaching qualification (B.Ed., NPDEVT, PGCE)
• Assessor certificate registered with ETDP SETA
• SACE registered.
• Computer certificate.

Experience:

• Minimum five years prior experience as a lecturer in the relevant TVET subject/programme.
• Relevant industry experience
• TVET College industry WIL participation.
• Experience of TVET College-based teaching practice/work integrated learning
• Must have a computer and internet access for email communication and completion of online institutional assessment forms.
• Must have a good understanding of the SA TVET curriculum documents as per subject specialisation.
• Must have reliable transport to travel to colleges.

Responsibilities:

• The TVET-based teaching practice assessor will take responsibility for the assessment of formal lesson planning and presentation in the classroom in the registered subject specialisation(s) of students in the advanced diploma TVT distance learning programme.

The key responsibilities include:

• Completing a subject specific formal lesson assessment (planning and presentation) in the teaching practice school for allocated students.
• Completing the provided institutional lesson assessment form on student’s lesson planning and the presentation in the classroom.
• Providing constructive and detailed feedback to students on their lesson planning and presentation (verbal and written formats).
• Planning and administrating timeous teaching practice visits to students for formal lesson assessments.
• Providing support to students to ensure successful completion of formal lesson assessments.
• Meeting with the school principal and/or mentor teacher(s) of the allocated student before or after lessons assessments in the TVET College.
• Attending online training session(s) on formal lesson assessments in schools and assessment of the digital Portfolio of Evidence.
• Assessing the digital teaching practice Portfolio of Evidence of allocated students on the institutional learning management system.
• Informing STADIO School of Education of progress and/or challenges in the assessment process.
• Fulfilling all reasonably expected academic and administrative functions relating to the post as required by the relevant module coordinator/ discipline leader - teaching practice/wil manager/academic manager

Required:

• Sound teaching and assessment skills
• Comprehensive understanding of the curriculum documents for SA schools
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the subject matter of the relevant teaching speciation(s)
• Sound knowledge of the various 21st century teaching and learning skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work during schools’ hours to engage in the student assessment process in schools
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional disposition

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a concise CV.
2. Submit South African ID copy/valid work permit
3. Submit SACE registration number/certificate
4. Clearly indicate which position they are applying for in the header of the email.
5. Please note that:

• Applications must be submitted by email to Recruitment@stadio.ac.za

In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position.

Should you not hear from STADIO within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Posted on 11 Jul 14:20, Closing date 9 Sep