External Moderators Faculty of Education

Lyceum College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced academic professionals to serve as External Moderators across various faculties. Moderators play a critical role in safeguarding academic standards, ensuring fairness and supporting continuous improvement in assessment practices.

External Moderators provide an independent expert evaluation of assessment instruments and marking processes. They ensure that all assessments meet national and institutional standards with academic defensibility and accurately measure the intended learning outcomes.

Please note that individuals appointed as External Moderators may not simultaneously serve as Module Leaders for the same programme or faculty.

This is a remote position.

External Moderators are responsible for the pre- and post-assessment moderation of the following:

• Examination papers
• Assignments and other types of assessments including Portfolios of Evidence (POEs)
• Marking guides and memos
• Marked scripts
• Assessment reports

Moderators ensure that assessment practices are rigorous, fair, reliable, and aligned with applicable regulatory standards and discipline‑specific expectations. Moderators also provide targeted mentorship and developmental feedback to internal academic staff including Module Leaders and internal examiners.

Foundations of Education

• Decoloniality (PGCE SP & FET; IP)
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Managing Teaching
• Curriculum Studies in the South African Context (IP)

Language and Literacy Education – Senior Phase and FET (SP & FET)

• English HL / FAL Teaching
• isiZulu HL / FAL Teaching
• Conversations isiZulu

Language and Literacy Education – Intermediate Phase (IP)

• English HL / FAL Teaching
• isiZulu HL / FAL Teaching
• English FAL (compulsory module)
• Conversations isiZulu

Language and Literacy Education – Grade R Teaching

• Literacy Teaching (Grade R)
• Language and Learning in Early Childhood

Mathematics and Numeracy Education

• Mathematics Teaching (SP & FET)
• Mathematical Literacy (FET)
• Mathematics Teaching (IP)
• Numeracy in Grade R (Grade R Teaching)

Sciences, Technology, and Social Sciences Education – FET & Senior Phase

• Life Sciences Teaching
• Natural Sciences Teaching
• Geography Teaching
• History Teaching
• Tourism Teaching
• Technology and Teaching

Sciences, Technology, and Social Sciences Education – Intermediate Phase

• Social Sciences Teaching
• Natural Sciences & Technology Teaching (IP)
• Life Skills Teaching

Sciences, Technology, and Social Sciences Education – Grade R

• Early Childhood Development
• Life Skills for Grade R

Commerce and Business Education

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Business Studies Teaching (FET)
• Accounting Teaching (FET)
• EMS Teaching (Senior Phase)

Life Orientation and Inclusive Education

• Life Orientation Teaching (Senior Phase & FET)
• Life Skills Teaching (Intermediate Phase)
• Inclusive Education and Diversity (Compulsory module)

Practicum and Professional Practice

• Teaching Practice 1 and 2 (PGCE SP & FET IP)
• Classroom Management & Professional Conduct
• Reflective Practice

• Pre‑Assessment Moderation
  • Review draft assessment instruments (exams, assignments) for academic quality, relevance, level of difficulty, clarity, and alignment to module outcomes.
  • Evaluate marking rubrics and memoranda for accuracy, fairness, and internal consistency.
  • Provide guidance on improving assessment structure, language, and cognitive level.
  • Confirm that assessments reflect appropriate NQF level expectations.
• Post‑Assessment Moderation
  • Moderate samples of marked student work across performance bands.
  • Verify the accuracy and consistency of marking.
  • Identify irregularities, inconsistencies, or risks related to academic integrity.
  • Recommend amendments or remarking where necessary.
  • Confirm that marks awarded are fair, reliable, and defensible.
• Academic Mentorship and Quality Enhancement
  • Provide constructive developmental feedback to internal examiners, Module Leaders, and academic staff.
  • Support improvements in assessment design, marking quality, and academic standards.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through evidence‑based recommendations.
  • Participate in assessment review discussions when required.
• Reporting and Compliance
  • Submit formal moderation reports within…