Deputy Head of Academics
| Location | GAUTENG, South Africa |
| Date Posted | July 3, 2023 |
| Category |
Education / Teaching
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | ZAR |
| Street | RANDBURG |
Description
Vuleka SSB is an independent Anglican Diocesan school which provides an excellent, holistic, and affordable education for all.
Vuleka SSB High School in Randburg invites applications for the following teaching position,
Deputy Head of Academics
Minimum requirements:
- 4 year B.Ed or Bachelor’s degree and PGCE in the relevant subject specialization
- Qualified to teach up to grade 12 (preferred subjects are English, History or Physical Science)
- Registered with SACE
- Leadership experience in the high school environment
- 7+ years teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Solid knowledge of general administrative processes
- Good understanding of organisational processes and procedures
- Solid knowledge of relevant organisational policies
- Solid understanding of relevant academic legislation
- Sound knowledge of the current trends in education
- Basic understanding of budget systems and controls
- Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong leadership and inter-personal skills
- Have vision, enthusiasm and the ability to inspire
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal relationships
- Able to plan, organise and prioitise
- Commitment to promote a very high standard of teaching and learning
- Understand, identify with and contribute to the Anglican ethos and values of Vuleka SSB High School.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Develop, review, and monitor the academic strategy
- Manage the academic timetable and review academic workloads
- Communicate the academic strategy internally and externally
- Set academic performance goals against the academic strategy
- Ensure effective and efficient staffing
- Monitor lesson preparation and examinations in accordance with the curriculum
- Ensure that standardised assessments are developed and administered
- Embed a goal-oriented approach to academic results
- Manage and streamline academic reports
- Develop and implement a quality assurance framework to ensure effective academic performance
- Support academic staff to ensure high performance aligned with strategy and goals
- Give regular, actionable feedback to academic staff
- Budget for all academic associated activities
Applying Instructions
A Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, SACE certificate and contact information of two referees should be e-mailed to principal.ssb@ssb.za.com
Closing date for applications: 27 July 2023.
The school reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed
Vuleka School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.