nGap Lecturer: Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Dept. of Intermediate Phase Teaching, Faculty of Education - (7159) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

• Please note that the position is based at the Wellington Campus where tuition is in Afrikaans. Candidates must be able to teach in Afrikaans.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s degree relevant to the teaching of Mathematics awarded with a pass mark of 70% or greater.
• Mathematics as a major subject at undergraduate level
• A teaching qualification relevant to the field of Mathematics Education
• The candidate must be registered or prepared to register for a Doctoral degree.

Recommendation:

• At least one (1) year experience in teaching Mathematics in Intermediate Phase at school or tertiary level

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Participation in all components of the nGap development programme during the first six (6) years of employment
• Teaching Mathematics in the Intermediate Phase.
• Competence in the pedagogy of technology integration in learning, teaching, and assessment
• Curriculum and academic development and administration
• Administration, supervision, and evaluation of student practical teaching experiences
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms
• Perform student assessment.
• Participate in research activities.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Ability to combine manageable teaching load with a doctoral programme expected of an nGap scholar.
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and online learning).
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Excellent teaching skills
• Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans
• Sound administrative and technical skills.
• Good presentation skills
• Research skills.
• Knowledge of education policies (including CAPS) for intermediate phases
• Mentoring and support of students
• Student-focused teaching and learning
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Good work standards and ability to manage work
• Adaptability
• Planning and organising skills
• Continuous learning
• Strong learner focus
• Computer skills