Independent Contractor: Teaching Experience Supervisor (Foundation Phase) (Part Time)

Direct Reporting Line:
Programme Manager: School of Education

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council of Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE's Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay has vacancies for Teaching Experience Supervisors for the School of Education (Various Phases).

• Bachelor of Education Programmes (Foundation Phase) and Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education Programme (HCECCE).

Key Performance Areas

• Maintain good relations while at schools by upholding the IIEs Varsity College’s good reputation.
• Evaluating teaching experience lessons and providing students with valuable feedback and guidance.
• Directing students to good teaching practice and ethics within the teaching profession.
• Communicate with students and staff effectively.
• Have a flexible schedule to accommodate student evaluations during school hours.

Competencies required:

• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills to strengthen school partnerships.
• Strong organising and administrative skills
• Open to development
• Time Management Skills
• Scheduling lesson evaluations with students.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• An Honours (NQF8) and or Postgraduate Diploma in Education (at NQF level 8) in Education.
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must include a focus on teaching at the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Teaching.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience in the foundation phase in which they will supervise students.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role.

• Based in one of the following areas: Port Elizabeth, Humansdorp, Kirkwood, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay.
• Must have work flexibility to visit schools in based area for evaluation lessons.
• Own reliable vehicle is a necessity.
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to contact all applicants personally. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.
• Please note that Independent Contractor positions are part-time.