English Head of Department - Midrand, South Africa - Edustaff

Edustaff

Verified Company

Midrand, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Minimum Requirements

Fluent in English
Professional & Educational Degree/Diploma & SACE Registered

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- 10 years FET and Gr 12 English HL teaching experience:

Min 3 years' experience in a similar or HOD role:
Computer literate and knowledge of school related computer programs
Good Interpersonal/People/Emotional Intelligence Skills
Ability to manage people effectively

Duties And Responsibilities
for the efficient functioning of it especially as far as the quality of tuition is concerned.

Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all children and staff for academic

performance.

Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and

functioning of the department consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, and goals of the

school.

Extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly academic climate and

emergency procedures.

To keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy, and practice.
To establish an inclusive environment that welcomes and accommodates the diversity of

cultures within the local community.

Establish the annual master schedules for instructional programmes, ensuring sequential

learning experiences.

Supervise the instructional programmes of the department, evaluating lesson plans and

observing classes.

Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high

standards.

Encourages children to take responsibility for their behaviour and creates high morale among

staff and children.

File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance, and discipline matters.
Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment,

approving all recommendations.

To identify the staff resources required, and to organise the recruitment, induction, and

training of all childcare staff.

To support staff, encouraging them to participate in activities and events and providing models

of good practice to enhance their existing skills and ongoing development.

Notify immediately the Executive Principal when there is evidence of substance abuse, child

abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions among learners and/or staff.

Keep the Executive Principal advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement.
Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the department.
Conduct monthly/weekly meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the

department.

Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all departmental supplies, materials,

and equipment.

Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean,

and safe facilities.

Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of children.
Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers.
Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a

cooperative relationship.

Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Executive Principal.
Communicate with the Executive Principal regularly about the needs, successes, and general

operation of the department.

Establish procedures for safe storing and integrity of all confidential school records.
Protect confidentiality of records and information, according to the POPI Act, gained as part of

exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information.

Organise and supervise procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of children

including academic, health, and emotional related concerns.

To attend management and strategic meetings and contribute to the development of highquality academic standards in the department.
Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment as assigned by the Executive

Principal.

Provide quarterly children grade and behaviour reports to the SMT and SBST.
Enforce uniform and appearance policy to assure an appropriate school environment

consistent.

To oversee effective administration of the department.
Provide and supervise a safe and conducive class atmosphere in all classes.
Be responsible for the editing of school's newsletter and communiqués to parents and DBE.
Delegate and supervise, where possible and necessary, some of the duties and responsibilities

per this job description.

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