DCES: Pre and Primary Curriculum at Eastern Cape Department of Education

Requirements

• A recognized RVQ 13/14 qualification, which includes professional teacher education qualification with a major in the subject/ subject field applying for.
• Registration with SACE as professional educator. 8 years’ experience in the educational field.
• Relevant managerial experience in the subject will be advantageous. Computer literacy (MS Office Suite and MS Outlook) and valid driver’s license

Duties

• Provide provincial leadership for the co-ordination, development and implementation of Life Skills/Life Orientation requirements in the Primary Curriculum Management. Co-ordinate the establishment and maintenance of Subject Committees and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Manage and co-ordinate the provision of appropriate learner assessment strategies in the subject.
• Co-ordinate the maintenance, development, support and administration of the subject at provincial and district level. Represent the province and facilitate participation in all departmental curriculum projects in conjunction with outside agencies regarding Life Skills/Life Orientation. Provide leadership in the development and utilisation of extra LTSM. Establish controls to manage life skills/life orientation project budget, develop operational plans and write reports.
• Ensure effective planning, monitoring, implementation and support of Life Skills/Life Orientation teachers and subject advisor’s training, support courses, on-site support visits, etc., for sound decision-making, monitoring and implementation of CAPS.