English HIGH SCHOOL Lead - High School Programme Co-ordinator - Cape Town - Dittohire | Cape Town, South Africa

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English HIGH SCHOOL Lead - High School Programme Co-ordinator - Cape Town

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Dittohire       |    Location:Cape Town, South Africa       |    Country:South Africa


Reporting to: Head of Programmes MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Coordinate high school academic programme,

with focus on English and non-STEM subject development and rollout,to deliver on organisational goal and

vision  Roles and Responsibilities: Develop High School academic workplan & related calendar in collaboration with

HSC ? Maths Lead Undertake planning of academic support programme Research & map school-based academic

eco-system, including approach, average results, resources, policies and support Research & map external and online

programmes which align to scholar requirements and SBF programme Develop broad-based targeted interventions according to

the general needs of SBF scholars, including extra tutoring programme, online programmes and external opportunities,

based on general results Incorporate above programmes into broader HS programme, including contracting with service

providers, where appropriate Research and plan non-STEM academic support for Grade 7 preparatory programme Research

and plan English assessment methodology and tools Provide input grade specific content & curriculum, based

on workplans and SBF strategy Support & provide data-driven reflection and feedback to improve content,

curriculum, workplans and strategies  Develop, facilitate and mark English & any other non-Maths assessments for

Grade 6 applicants Collaborate with Prep on content & sessions for High School Transition, taking

responsibility for the content and delivery of the English academic support Facilitate workshops within the

programme, presenting & delivering programme content Attend interview and provide input into selection process Facilitating

the attendance of potential beneficiaries at place Implement grade 8 scholar orientation programme, supporting the

scholars? smooth transition into the new school environment Lead/implement academic interventions, monitoring and managing, as

appropriate Responsible for all non-STEM academic interventions across all schools ? providing oversight, monitoring &

adjustments as required Build & maintain school relationship with key school-based partners (principals, head of

academics, heads of sport, heads of hostel, SLOs, admissions officers and school secretaries) Qualifications and

Skills: Relevant post graduate qualification in Education or related field, preferably including specialisation in English

5 years English High school experience plus preferred Skills and knowledge Proved practical experience in

designing and implementing academic interventions, including design & application of assessment methodology South African educational

system and context and how to work within it Understanding of complexity of diversity and

discrimination across all factors, including but not limited to class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic

origin, culture and religion Multi-lingual (Xhosa and Afrikaans) would be an advantage Case management, documentation

and reporting skills Stakeholder/client/partner management *Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please 

consider your application as unsuccessful* ..





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