Tutors – Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase Teaching) at Lyceum College

Job Description

• Lyceum College invites applications from qualified and passionate individuals to serve as Tutors for the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching programme.
• This role is integral to supporting student success in a distance learning environment through academic guidance, student engagement, tutorial facilitation, assessment support, and student wellness initiatives.

Subject Areas

We are currently seeking tutors for the following modules:

• Academic Literacy 
• English 1 
• Conversational Afrikaans 
• Conversational isiZulu 
• Conversational Sesotho 
• Mathematics 1 
• Life Skills 1 
• Critical Thinking 
• Afrikaans 1 
• Teaching Practice 1 and 2 

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Facilitate one online tutorial session per month for allocated modules.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Mark tutorial activities and provide constructive developmental feedback.
• Conduct student wellness check-ins and identify students who may require additional support.
• Respond to student queries within agreed turnaround times.
• Monitor student participation and engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of tutorial attendance and student interactions.
• Collaborate with module coordinators and academic staff to support student success.
• Adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and academic standards.

Requirements
Required Competencies

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate students in an online learning environment.
• Sound knowledge of student-centred teaching and learning practices.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to provide constructive academic feedback.
• Competence in the use of digital learning platforms and educational technologies.
• Commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor of Education Honours (BEd Honours) qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, facilitation, or academic support within higher education or school environments.
• Strong subject matter knowledge in the relevant discipline.
• Access to a computer and reliable internet connectivity.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Added Advantage

• Experience in distance or online education.
• Experience facilitating tutorials in higher education.
• Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).
• Postgraduate qualifications beyond BEd Honours.

Workload

• One tutorial session per month per allocated module.
• Marking of tutorial activities and assessments.
• Student wellness check-ins and academic support activities.

Application Process

Please submit the following:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter indicating the module(s) for which you are applying
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Proof of identity
• Two contactable references
• These should be sent to [email protected] copying in [email protected]