Recruitment Openings at ADvTECH

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a student-centred speech therapy service to a personal caseload of students and their families/carer to promote social engagement and interaction, speech and language development and alternative and augmentative communication.
• Assess students applying for future placements and identify their needs and make recommendations based on outcomes.
• Gather data using a range of speech and language, and communication assessments, to ensure an accurate understanding of the nature of a child’s communication difficulty.
• Provide specialist differential diagnosis of specific communication disorders in children.
• Formulate intervention plans from thorough assessment results with individuals and their family and carers as required to bring about positive change.
• Development of oral motor programmes to promote safe and appropriate eating and drinking skills.
• Develop treatment plans consistent with the Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Review therapy goals and objectives and make recommendations for changes as appropriate.
• Recommend and implement support/intervention plan based on individual needs.
• Discuss treatment proposal with parent/carer and obtain informed consent for interventions.
• Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
• Prepare written evaluations and maintain records for each case as per the HPCSA’s requirement.
• Effectively communicates test results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans to parents and Principal.
• Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment and train others in use of the equipment as necessary.
• Assess, select and develop augmentative and/or alternative communication systems and provides training in their use.
• Participate in hearing screening programs to identify and refer students with suspected hearing impairment and/or middle ear disorders.
• Communicate with students who have disorders of communication, their families, carers and other service providers relative to the student's disability and its management.
• Assist in development of classroom activities to meet the communication needs of the student.
• Communicate with appropriate agencies, schools and other organisations as needed in order to meet the needs of students with communication disabilities.
• Assist with transitions to primary, intermediate and secondary schools and to environments beyond school following best practice.
• Provide support, advice, and guidance to other specialist teachers working with children with special needs.
• Provide advice and/or guidance to staff and administrators in learning facilities, carers and other client groups as required. 

Communication

• Communicate and liaise effectively with other professionals, students, family/carers and other agencies to ensure an integrated pattern of service delivery. Use formal and informal reporting mechanisms to ensure effective communication.
• Use verbal and nonverbal communication to receive and disseminate clinical information, acknowledging sensitivity and complexity e.g. adult/ child safeguarding issues, and using approaches appropriate to the context or culture. Use effective interpersonal skills to encourage students’ and families’/carers’ active participation in the speech therapy process.
• Attend and contribute to department meetings, including multi-disciplinary- and Therapy team meetings, and progress meetings relating to clinical caseload.
• Record students’ treatment and other related activity in accordance with professional and departmental guidelines.
• Build and sustain relationships as an independent practitioner and collaboratively as a member of the team. 

Professional Development

• Remain informed on developments and trends in speech therapy practice by study of the current literature available and to adapt own working practices accordingly.
• Develop clinical, managerial and teaching skills via continuous professional development (CPD), including maintenance of an up to date CPD portfolio.
• Attend and contribute to regular supervision sessions and participate in performance reviews.
• Attend mandatory training for moving and handling, first aid, and safeguarding children.
• Remain current concerning instructional and technological advances and other matters concerning speech-language therapy. Attend and participate in professional workshops and conferences. Provide in-service training to other professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Maintain own professional registration as a practicing professional with the Health Care Professions Council as a Speech Therapist. 

Service Development and Delivery

• Collect, collate and analyse workload statistics required for departmental purposes and for service reviews.
• Report to Principal of changes in trends related to caseload activity.
• Provide services which are sensitive to the needs of the culture and diversity of individual students and their families/ carers.
• Advise and collaborate with the Principal in further development/consolidation of services, to contribute to service reviews, and to hold responsibility for defined projects.
• Lead and contribute to the development of collaborative working practices with team and other therapy staff.
• Develop and consolidate protocols and guidelines regarding service delivery.
• Competencies (Skills and Behavioural Attributes)
• Please note: The norm in the industry is to not have more than 7 Skills and Behavioural Attributes per job profile.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education (Formal Qualification Required)

Minimum

• BA or BSc Speech-Language Pathology
• Legal Requirements (e.g. Driver’s License, Blasting Certificate, etc.)

Minimum

• Professional Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLA)
• Training and Knowledge (Should the current incumbent leave)

Minimum

• 6 months

Ideal 

• Experience (Minimum Experience Required – type and number of years)
• Minimum
• Speech-Language Pathology and experience with special needs pupils - 3 years
• Senior Speech Therapist - 5 years
• Beginner Speech Therapist - 1-3 years

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Responsibilities will include:

• To lead as a member of the management team of the School;
• Co-ordination of the academic and timetabling programmes;
• To conduct parent interviews and respond to parental needs;
• To implement and maintain the Code of Conduct;
• Events co-ordination and management;
• Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising management;
• Student discipline;
• To develop Student Leadership
• Co-ordinate outreach programmes;
• Financial management and control;
• Driving and managing innovation, research, development and implementation of initiatives;
• Provide academic leadership and guidance;
• Project management.

Competencies required:

• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Ability to motivate and deal empathetically at all levels;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• Must be a team player;
• SACE Registration.

Requirement: 

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification.
• FET experience is essential.

Experience:  

• Minimum 5 years Teaching and Management experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment

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KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Coordinating, Mentoring, and assisting Students with respect to theory and practical studies and cultivation of the individual creative spirit.
• Managing Student counselling and student support/briefing and reporting on escalated student matters to Campus Head.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to policies and processes as set out by Legislation, Accreditation bodies and IIE School of Hospitality and Service Management.
• Assisting with IIE HSM student administration on campus level.
• Briefing and reporting to Campus Head on any lecturing queries.
• Coordinating all aspects of assessment.
• Ensuring quality of programme experience and hospitality management for the students.
• Assisting with IIE HSM student administration

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF level 6 Business Communications or Public Relations or Service Management qualification

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant practical industry experience in Hospitality industry
• Minimum of 2 years’ lecturing/teaching experience

SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coaching & Mentoring Skills 
• Advanced Oral & Written Communication.
• Time Management & Planning.
• Willingness to Learn.
• Customer Service Focused.
• Target driven with an ability to handle pressure.
• Problem solving skills. 

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KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Coordinating, Mentoring, and assisting Students with respect to theory and practical studies and cultivation of the individual creative spirit.
• Managing Student counselling and student support/briefing and reporting on escalated student matters to Campus Head.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to policies and processes as set out by Legislation, Accreditation bodies and IIE School of Hospitality and Service Management.
• Assisting with IIE HSM student administration on campus level.
• Briefing and reporting to Campus Head on any lecturing queries.
• Coordinating all aspects of assessment.
• Ensuring quality of programme experience and hospitality management for the students.
• Assisting with IIE HSM student administration

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF level 8 hospitality or Business Management qualification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant practical industry experience in Hospitality industry
• Minimum of 2 years’ lecturing/teaching experience

SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coaching & Mentoring Skills 
• Advanced Oral & Written Communication.
• Time Management & Planning.
• Willingness to Learn.
• Customer Service Focused.
• Target driven with an ability to handle pressure.
• Problem solving skills. 

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KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Coordinating, Mentoring, and assisting Students with respect to theory and practical studies and cultivation of the individual creative spirit.
• Managing Student counselling and student support/briefing and reporting on escalated student matters to Campus Head.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to policies and processes as set out by Legislation, Accreditation bodies and IIE School of Hospitality and Service Management.
• Assisting with IIE HSM student administration on campus level.
• Briefing and reporting to Campus Head on any lecturing queries.
• Coordinating all aspects of assessment.
• Ensuring quality of programme experience and hospitality management for the students.
• Assisting with IIE HSM student administration

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF level 6 hospitality or Events qualification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant practical industry experience in Hospitality industry
• Minimum of 2 years’ lecturing/teaching experience

SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coaching & Mentoring Skills 
• Advanced Oral & Written Communication.
• Time Management & Planning.
• Willingness to Learn.
• Customer Service Focused.
• Target driven with an ability to handle pressure.
• Problem solving skills. 

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KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Coordinating, Mentoring, and assisting Students with respect to theory and practical studies and cultivation of the individual creative spirit.
• Managing Student counselling and student support/briefing and reporting on escalated student matters to Campus Head.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to policies and processes as set out by Legislation, Accreditation bodies and IIE School of Hospitality and Service Management.
• Assisting with IIE HSM student administration on campus level.
• Briefing and reporting to Campus Head on any lecturing queries.
• Coordinating all aspects of assessment.
• Ensuring quality of programme experience and hospitality management for the students.
• Assisting with IIE HSM student administration

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF level 8 hospitality or Business and Finance qualification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant practical industry experience in Hospitality industry
• Minimum of 2 years’ lecturing/teaching experience

SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coaching & Mentoring Skills 
• Advanced Oral & Written Communication.
• Time Management & Planning.
• Willingness to Learn.
• Customer Service Focused.
• Target driven with an ability to handle pressure.
• Problem solving skills. 

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Duties will include:

Education:

• Minimum requirement is National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 and OHS Act knowledge with a minimum of 5 years related experience.

Loss Control/Insurance Claims

• Submit insurance claims to insurers and follow up on documentation and actions for insurance claims.
• Update incident register and incident graph information

Incident Management

• Assist in conducting incident investigation for all major incidents within Group

Internal Legal Compliance Audits

• Schedule and conduct annual health and safety legal compliance audits for ADvTECH Schools and Tertiary Institutions.
• Type up audit reports and follow up on recommendations and upload onto electronic safety system.

Risk Assessments

• Assist in conducting site specific risk assessments for all sites within Group

Electronic EHS System

• Training of key personnel within Group
• Assist with uploading of information onto system
• Super user for queries/assistance to Group
• Manage monthly non-conformance reports to ensure closure of outstanding recommendations/actions.

Compliance Certificates

• Ensure all certificates on file have been uploaded onto electronic system (occupancy, health permits, electrical COC etc.)
• Ensure all certificates remain valid (e.g. health permits every 2 years, lift inspections every 2 years etc.)

EHS Training

• Assist in training EHS Coordinators in requirements of EHS programme
• Assist in compiling EHS communication campaigns

Electronic EHS System

• Training of key personnel within Group
• Assist with uploading of information onto system
• Super user for queries/assistance to Group
• Manage monthly non-conformance reports to ensure closure of outstanding recommendations/actions

Essential Experience/Skills

• OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 system knowledge
• Extensive OHS Act and Regulations working knowledge
• Incident investigation experience 
• HIRA experience
• Effective and confident communicator at all levels – verbal and written;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, Power-Point, Outlook (including scheduling); 
• High standard of accuracy, quality and timeliness;
• Keen to work as part of a team;
• Proactive approach to work;
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Multi-tasking ability;
• Willingness to take responsibility;
• Ability to work in a complex environment essential;
• Confidentiality and information integrity is of vital importance.

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Duties

• Foundation phase educators will create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and equip children with the requisite basic education skills in the areas of reading, literacy and numeracy amongst others.

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) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable viz Psychology
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

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Principal Accountabilities

Academic Delivery (35%)

• Keeps abreast of future focused educational trends in the Pre-primary Phase, Academics intentionally incorporating them into teaching and learning practices aligned with Crawford Pillars.
• Implements the school curriculum and other teaching strategies in planning for engaging, inspiring, relevant and differentiated learning locally and globally.
• Enriches the curriculum and teaching programme by making lessons more exciting through the use of, stimulating and engaging teaching practices and appropriate learning aids including technology.
• Prepares and ensures that the learning environments are supportive of the lessons
• Ensures the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support in order to enhance the teaching and learning taking place in the classroom.
• Collaborates, plans, liaises and reflects with other members of the learning community, regularly.
• Assists with additional offerings, duties, extra murals and events taking place at the school.
• Provides children with tailored, diffentiated learning material and gives individual support where necessary.
• Participates in, embeds and applies professional development tools, strategies and pedagogical approaches.
• Shows an ongoing commitment to “lifelong learning” and remains informed on current relevant practice and is readily available to attend appropriate development/training.

Academic Assessment and Reporting (20%)

• Assesses and records student’s progress (academic,social, emotional and other), continuously and systematically and keeps records up to date in the format required by the school, formulating an in depth knowledge of each student in the class
• Meets academic standards as defined by Central Academics and Crawford International Academic strategy
• Assesses and monitors student performance and progress, using data driven decision making and defines next steps in the personalised learning journey.
• Provides feedback and reports for parents, Principals and/or Academics Department throughout the year( STASY, Inquiry Units, Other)
• Participates in discussions around moderation of assessments being completed

Student Behaviour Management (15%)

• Manages student behaviour in the classroom by establishing rules, essential agreements and procedures as expected behaviours.
• Promotes personal, social, physical and emotional well-being of individual students, groups of students and across the entire school.
• Provides guidance and advice to students and parents/ guardians on educational and social matters pertaining to student’s well-being.
• Identifies students who may have barriers to learning and inform the appropriate people to initiate the next steps to support individual progress.
• Informs appropriate staff and parents regarding the support being offered and the action plan to be followed.

School Brand Ambassadorship (10%)

• Knows and demonstrates the Crawford International mission statement and embracing Crawford International DNA.
• Acts as a role model with regard to work ethic, attitude and professionalism, Embracing the Crawford International DNA
• Contributes to the sustainability and effective operation and management of the school, continuously.
• Assists with additional offerings, duties and extra murals, assemblies, devotions, and other events taking place across Crawford International. Attends and supports a range of school activities and events.
• Promotes the good reputation of the school and Brand both internally and externally and is readily available to market the school at Open Days, exhibitions etc
• Contributes to the professional development of new teachers / interns and student teachers/ interns as required.
• Submits articles for newsletters or School magazine/ yearbook, social media or other as requested.

Administration (10%)

• Adheres with requirements of timetabling and ensures its effective implementation in their classes.
• Plans for excursions by obtaining all the relevant approvals and liaises with service providers as necessary.
• Keeps and maintains the Crawford International learning space as dynamic learning environment.
• Where applicable, conduct inventory activities of consumables and equipment to monitor usage and ensure availability as required. Repair and replacement
• Prepares for and participates in Staff, Phase, and Grade meetings as required.
• Assist with compilation of budgets, annually and controlling of expenses thereafter.
• Advises Principal and management if substitution is required and assists with substitution as requested.
• Follows the annual and termly plans and advises if adjustments are required.

Health & Safety (10%)

• Actively observes and supervises children in playing and activity areas as appropriate.
• Applies medical support, as a first aid trained staff member, to as prescribed or as or when the medical condition/ situation requires action ensuring that any incidents are duly reported to Management and parents via the stipulated channels.
• Observes and scrutinises the classroom and playing areas for dangerous / hazardous objects or circumstances, removes/ tapes off hazards where possible and immediately reports safety issues to the school leadership team.
• Creates awareness of personal safety and social issues amongst students, continuously.

Competencies

• 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
• The incumbent must present themselves professionally and in alignment with the brand message.
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role.
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately.

Minimum Qualification

• Post Matric Certificate (NQF level 5) in ECD for Grades 0000-000
• Degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• PGCE for degrees deemed suitable for a Pre-Primary teacher viz. Psychology
• Valid SACE certificate
• Police Clearance

Desired Qualification

• Degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)

Minimum Experience

• 2-5 years Teaching Experience.
• 1 year Teaching internship (at Principal’s discretion)