Instructional Coach Senior Phase - Mthatha, South Africa - Axium education

Axium education

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Mthatha, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Instructional Coach:
Senior Phase And FET (Amajingqi Willowvale Office) Re-Advertised

Location:
Amajingqi, Willowvale Eastern Cape

Application closing date: 09 June 2023

Start date:
As soon as possible

Salary range:
R R33 000 Per month (+benefits) and 13th cheque.

Reporting to:
Regional Manager

Axium Education, founded in 2009, currently serves 4000 learners across two education districts in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Based in the rural village of Zithulele, its vision is to see every rural student leave school with purpose, agency and options.

The organization has ambitious plans to grow its quality and reach over the next three years through partnerships with government, donors and other non-profit organizations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities.
The Instructional Coach will support teachers through observation and feedback, lesson

demonstrations, in-school training, professional learning communities (PLCs)monitoring

progress and closing gaps identified.

She/he will manipulate various sets of school data to inform decisions that would see teaching and learning improved.
This role requires someone who is passionate about long term educational change.
Observing and working with groups of teachers would be ideal.
Building relationships with the high schools school teachers in the allocated schools and networking with other

- coaches will be a critical aspect of this role.

Key to the role is the ability and knowledge of gathering evidence on needs, using

available data and closing these gaps through coaching and provision of professional

development sessions to teachers.

General requirements

Experience working in rural areas would be preferred

- knowledge of the rural public school system and the ability to imagine professional

development in this context

Passionate about improving education outcomes in South Africa
Be willing to work in Rural Areas

Qualifications and experience

A professionally qualified, experienced and SACE registered FET teacher (minimum

4 years' classroom teaching experience. HOD experience preferable)

Experience in coaching teachers will be an added advantage
Previous experience working in an NGO is an advantage

observation and the facilitation of professional learning communities (PLCs)

Physical Sciences at FET level

Strong facilitation skills: A facilitator and/or coaching qualification will be an advantage
Unendorsed driver's licence, and driving experience is necessary as this job involves

extensive local travel

a working knowledge of isiXhosa

Behavioural Competencies
This position is suitable for an Instructional Coach who is;
- a strategic thinker
- analytical
- performance Oriented
- stakeholder oriented
- sensitive and able to work in a diverse environment
- a leader
- resourceful
- accountable and ethical
- able to receive and give feedback in a constructive manner
- empathetic
- a good planner who is highly organized
- highly resilient
- able to work in a team and do much with shared resources
- an excellent communicator, both verbally and in written form

Technical Competencies
the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)

Deep understanding of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)
Ability to conduct lesson observations and to provide meaningful feedback to SP
Possesses strong facilitation skills and the ability to run professional learning

communities (PLCs). (Facilitation, mentoring and/or coaching certificate is an

added advantage)

Strong analytical mind, able to organise data and engage in evidence based

conversations

Strong computer skills with ability to use MS Office, Google suits, Zoom, etc.

How to apply

Please note that a successful applicant will be based at our Amajingqi region in Willowvale.

CV With Contactable References
ID Copy
Motivational letter
Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications

NB:
ALL THOSE WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD NOT APPLY, WE HAVE THEIR DETAILS.
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Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
R28, R33,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate: