English HIGH SCHOOL Lead - High School Programme Co-ordinator

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

• 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)

• Relevant post graduate qualification in Education or related field, preferably including specialisation in English
• 5 years English High school experience plus preferred

• 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