ISASA Vacancies – Head of Department

Job Description:

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy) is a world class educational platform for girls which is aimed at nurturing a new generation of dynamic women leaders. This residential boarding school is situated in Meyerton, Gauteng Province with just over 300 students enrolled in Grades 8 -12. Grade 12 Students write the Independent Examination Board (I.E.B.) NSC Examination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Take a leading role in managing and coordinating the department.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning in the department.
• Implement performance management in the department.
• Represent the Academy on departmental professional committees and associations.
• Ensure the implementation of GDE and IEB policies that relate to the department.
• Manage all aspects of human resources in the department.
• Provide curriculum leadership for the department.
• Approve departmental work plans.
• Approve departmental professional development programmes.
• Liaise with the GDE District Office and Head Office curriculum specialists as well as with the IEB Subject Assessment Specialist and the allocated cluster group.

Job Requirements:

• Good organisational skills.
• Leadership and Management modelling skills.
• Highly developed and effective administration skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• An ability to create a positive learning environment.
• A willingness to participate in the broader life of the Academy and to contribute positively to the ethos of the school.
• A demonstrated capacity to work effectively in teams.
• Ability to plan, organise and direct programmes.
• A commitment to personal growth and the development of others.

Qualification & Experience:

• Knowledge of either NCS/CAPS is essential.
• Proven experience in teaching Physical Sciences from Grade 8 – 12 and an ability/ willingness to teach any of the Sciences subjects.
• Experience in managing a team would serve as an added advantage.
• A B.Ed Honours degree in Management / Curriculum Studies and or Science education would be an added advantage.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant degree specialisation in Physical Science education and proof of registration with SACE.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position.

Job Details:

Company: Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa – ISASA

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Meyerton, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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