Cape Town: English Lead – High School Programme Co-ordinator – Cape Town posted by Smartstuff Solutions

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

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*