Head of Department Curro Midrand Sagewood at Curro Holdings Ltd

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:

• B ED/ BA/ BSC / Post Graduate Certificate of Education
• Honours in subject matter
• SACE Registered
• Department Head/ Subject Matter Head 3 - 5 years (Taught a variety of grades and Matrics)

The responsibilities are:

Curriculum planning, administration and academics 

• Submit subject specific dates regarding the curriculum to the Academic head / Head of High School
• Update subject policies in line with IEB and CURRO subject requirements
• Liaise with CURRO head office subject specialist throughout the academic year
• Manage planning for the subject across the whole school (yearly, termly, assessments)
• Set the curriculum requirements for each grade to support planning.
• Provide subject specific guidance in terms of how to teach the curriculum.
• Provide guidance and plans with regards to the logical order of teaching certain concepts
• Provide guidance to teachers of the subject relating to areas of difficulty for pupils and misconceptions
• Manage the CURRO requirements to set papers and systemic tests across the subject
• Moderation (pre and post) of assessment tools
• Provide direction relating to the vision of the school with regards to the subject
• Take responsibility for the academic standard of the subject
• Implement and manage a centralised filing system across the school for the subject (hard copy or electronic) based on criteria relating to IEB or CURRO
• Work within budget to select the appropriate textbooks, resources and stationery for each grade and for the staff and make selections of relevant materials
• Management of laboratories including equipment
• Manage the collection of learner subject portfolios for pupils and teachers.
• Ensure the departmental system is up to date for all pupils in the department

Staff management and mentoring

• Interviewing of candidates for subjects and making of recommendations
• Mentoring and management of subject teachers
• Management of disciplinary issues with Academic Head / Head of High School (Curro Policy)
• Pastoral role in department and mediation between staff in the event of issues
• Mentor and upskill of subject teachers through training (internal and external) and provide guidance on how to encourage pupils to gain a love for the subject
• Monitoring of deliverables and taking action as required
• Oversee and manage subject teacher planning and classroom / learning areas management
• Moderation of assessments, worksheets, reports and feedback on compliance
• Ensure that all members of the department are doing weekly academic extra lessons, are communicating with parents and keeping of registers
• Make subject teachers aware of processes, procedures and policies
• Implementation of policies and procedures in conjunction with management
• Class visits and observations to maintain academic standards and provide feedback

Subject extra-curricular planning and activities for the subject

• Subject Teachers complete the necessary administration for extra-curricular activities related to the subject such as Olympiads, public speaking, entrepreneur’s days etc.
• Provide recommendations relating to the top pupils in the subject for awards.
• Manage the implementation of the extra lesson programme for the subject and maintain records.
• General communication with parents relating to the subject.

Reporting and meetings

• Compile analysis sheet of results termly for each grade.
• Analyse results including averages and assess alignment to mandate.
• Submit to Academic Head/Head of High School with recommendations and action plan.
• Checking of termly report for consistency and accuracy including review of personalised comments and feedback.
• Collaboration with other IEB CURROs including moderation of other school’s work and sharing of best practice.

Planning and own class management     

• Plan and set up assessment roster for the term.
• Set up the demarcation for each assessment during the term as per the grade.
• Monitor and adjust planning throughout the term as per unforeseen events.
• Set up and design of classroom / Learning Area for optimal performance of class and based on specific needs.
• Setting of rules and boundaries to manage discipline.
• Communication and relationship building with pupils and parents (newsletters, sporting letters, outings letters etc.).

Assessment process and homework management       

• Setting and moderation (pre and post) of assessments including formal (FAT) and continuous (CAS).
• Prepare revision packs, notes and lessons.
• Active invigilation of assessments.
• Marking and moderation of assessments within specified time period.
• Return of assessments and class correction and revising on topics.
• Planning of homework including a learner work schedule.
• Monitor homework.

Teaching          

• Take attendance registers.
• Measured Academic Achievement.
• Measured Academic Improvement.
• Plan lessons to be interactive and creative.
• Make use of modern days tools and processes.
• Managing the teaching pace based on the learners.
• Set up workbooks as per specifications.
• Make sure that learners are aware of events, homework etc.

Extra lessons

• Prepare extra lessons and create new learning materials.
• Manage makeup lessons for class and individuals.
• Remedial work for pupils not coping with certain topics.
• Provide one on one tutor support.
• Identification of pupils that need extra lessons and recommend attendance at extra lessons / tutoring.
• Maintain register of extramural attendance and records of learner’s result.

Extramural coordination and activities   

• Plan and manage assigned extramural activities.
• Attend practices and sporting fixtures.
• Take attendance registers.
• Attendance at school activities as assigned.
• Manage outings and attend.
• Phase and grade meetings.