Chief Education Specialist: Teacher Education & Development at Mpumalanga Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate recognised three- or four- year qualification, which includes professional teacher education in the learning/subject area/phase, plus nine years relevant experience. Management experience will be an advantage. Comprehensive knowledge of the education sector related legislation and policies, including the IQMS. Sound knowledge and experience of educational management, project management and HR development strategies.
• organisational- and planning skills. Strong interpersonal-, communication-, motivational-, negotiation-, problem solving and liaison skills. Report-writing skills. Innovative, analytical and creative thinking skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license. Registration with SACE.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

DUTIES

• Monitor and evaluate learning systems. Research and analyse teacher needs (Induction and INSET). Analyse and develop a database of existing programmes and qualifications for teachers. Co-ordinate and monitor implementation of the teacher development aspects of the IQMS. Determine the appropriateness of educator development programmes.
• Analyse district Development Plans and suggest possible teacher support-, development- and mentoring programmes. Support, monitor and analyse the implementation of learning programmes, - systems and learning support materials as well as related in-service education and training for teachers. Support and evaluate policies and strategies set for flexible teaching systems.
• Provide development, support and mentoring. Develop a consolidated departmental register of teacher training needs and -programmes. Assist in setting standards for performance development. Co-ordinate education development centre activities. Co-ordinate PDP and National Teaching Awards for educators.