Job Opportunities at ADvTECH

• Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). 

The IIE Varsity College, Online Campus has a vacancy: Invigilator /Monitor  

Competencies Required: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Understanding of and passion for customer service 
• Assertiveness and dynamism  
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Teams 
• Excellent organisation and administration skills   
• Best suited to a systematic person with eye for details 

Minimum Qualification Requirements: 

• Grade 12, a Higher Certificate NQF Level 5 will be advantageous.  

Minimum Work Experience Requirements: 

• 1-2 years invigilation experience 

Working Conditions: 

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role 
• Eligible for work from Home  
• Personal working devices such as laptop and headphones would be advantageous.  

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Duties
Educators in the FET phase will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfil their academic potential and prepare them for life after graduation. They will need: -

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged.
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

 They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance: -

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• a degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching
• Computer and digital literacy

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately
   

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Duties
Intersen phase Educators will be expected to establish and further extend students basic education foundations and to guide them toward developing abstract thought and successfully completing independent work across all the areas of their various curricula. They will need  :-

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

 They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) and PGCE or B. Education (Intermediate, Intersen or Senior Phase)
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately
   

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Duties
Intersen phase Educators will be expected to establish and further extend students basic education foundations and to guide them toward developing abstract thought and successfully completing independent work across all the areas of their various curricula. They will need  :-

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

 They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) and PGCE or B. Education (Intermediate, Intersen or Senior Phase)
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately
   

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Key Purpose Statement

• Responsible for the operational and academic management of the school in their charge, ensuring compliance with the requisite policies, procedures and legislative requirements as well as alignment with the Brand values. Reports to the brand COO. Ensures that agreed targets are attained, academic delivery and that the student experience is delivered. 

Principal Accountabilities

Management of School Operations

• Oversees the efficient operation of the school by controlling and monitoring financial expenditure and reducing waste. Provides input to the brand COO regarding the budget for the school, signs off on expenditure for their school
• Implements agreed plans ensuring that staff understand these and are fully committed to achieving them
• Responsible for providing a learning environment for students and teachers which is conducive to academic excellence. Identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Monitors Key Performance Indicators/ Targets (Student Retention, Exits, Rollovers etc) for the school. Makes recommendations where improvement is required
• Ensures compliance with the requisite policies, procedures and legislation, at the school. Takes corrective action in the event of any breaches by either staff or students
• Collaborates with other Principals of the school to ensure Brand alignment 

Implementation of Academic Strategy

• Implements the academic policies and procedures for all academic and support staff in the school. Communicates new policies to school staff and monitors their application
• Oversees Curriculum development across all subjects and grades in the school to ensure alignment with all relevant requirements.
• Ensures the timetabling process occurs timeously and is implemented efficiently with the optimal utilization of resources, in the school.
• Monitors the academic performance of the school and the teachers. Identifies areas requiring attention, makes recommendations and implements the necessary action to improve teaching and learning and student achievement
• Monitors the assessment of students ensuring proper processes are followed and any risks identified and reported timeously to the COO.

 Customer Relationship Management

• Participates in planned Marketing/ Sales events and/or communications for the school including open days, parents’ evenings, sporting events, newsletters etc
• Builds relationships with parents. 
• Engages in word-of-mouth marketing for the school
• Ensures the registration and the graduation processes run efficiently and are aligned with Brand requirements
• Monitors student experience at the school, meeting with students/ teachers, student bodies, as required.

 Human Resource Management

• Leads and motivates their staff to achieve agreed objectives. Promotes their growth and development and drives mentorship.
• Ensures that academic and support staff roles and responsibilities are clarified, performance objectives are set and that staff are adequately trained.
• Manages and conducts performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary. Provides continuous feedback to direct reports.
• Provides input in respect of a succession plan for the school.
• Manages Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Monitors staff labour turnover in the school, investigating reasons for leaving and ensuring issues are resolved appropriately
• Drives the achievement of Employment Equity targets, in the school
• Ensures understanding of and adherence to the Code of Conduct

Health & Safety Management

• Assumes overall responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors, at the school. Identifies risks and potential hazards and reports these to Executive Head and follows up on their resolution
• Identifies opportunities to upgrade/ improve facilities and suggests cost effective ways to achieve this

Competencies

The successful incumbent will have an undergraduate degree (NQF level 7) and PGDE or B. Education degree. Ideally, they should have a post graduate qualification (NQF 8) in Management Policy Development or Curriculum Development. SACE certification is a requirement, as is a minimum of 8 years teaching and learning experience with 5 years in Management for a position in High School/ College. Computer literacy is a requirement, and it is expected that the incumbent will become proficient in the ADvTECH academic system quickly. In addition, they will possess:

• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities as well as professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• The incumbent must present themselves professionally and in alignment with the brand message.
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role.