Academic Advisor at ADvTECH

Curriculum and content development

• Assist in developing and refining curriculum content across all grades (4-9), ensuring alignment with CAPS and brand specific policies.
• Support the creation of 6-week planners with detailed cycle schedules for all grades (4-12)

Teacher Support and Training

• Coordinate and facilitate workshops together with the AHB on Moderation and Bloom’s Taxonomy in Grade 4-9.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops together with the AHB on Differentiated teaching practices.
• Provide ongoing support to teachers in implementing Inquiry-Based Learning, Rotational Teaching and other innovative methodologies.
• Work closely with teachers during the transition into Grade 0 to 1, 3 to 4 and grade 7 to 9.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Support the moderation process (Pre and Post) and ensure compliance with internal and external benchmarking standards such as MAP.
• Assist in tracking students’ performance through platforms like RESOLUTE, YENZA, GUIDED READERS, KITSO, MAP and ADvLEARN.

Campus Engagement

• Conduct regular campus visits to provide direct support and ensure the proper implementation of curriculum, policies and additional support platforms.

Cross-Grade and Phase-Specific responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of phase-specific programs such as MAP, Guided Reading, Time2Read, Number Sense, ADvLEARN, Yenza, Robotics and Coding.
• Coordinate activities related to the Pinnacle Invitational.

Technology and Systems support:

• Provide support in managing the Student Information Management System (SIMS), ADvLEARN, Yenza, Resolute Robotics, Guided Readers, Number Sense.

Support to AHB:

• Provide feedback at every Campus Visit.
• Provide feedback to AHB in preparation for quarterly Manco meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education (Intersen or FET trained).
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in a teaching role.
• Strong knowledge of CAPS and experience with various educational assessments and instructional technologies.
• IEB experience an added bonus.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Key competencies:

• Strong leadership, communication and training skills
• Data-driven decision-making skills
• Proficiency in educational technologies and systems management
• Committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive academic environment.

Other Job Related Information:

• Travel and work outside normal hours will occasionally be required.