Careers at STADIO

STADIO (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for the Part-Time Contract position of: Contract Assessor – School of Education.

Join the STADIO School of Education team as a contract assessor (marker) on the following programmes:

Programmes:

• BEd(Foundation Phase Teaching)

• BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching)

Disciplines:

• Afrikaans

• Arts Education – Visual; Music; Movement

• Foundation Phase – Beginning Knowledge; Physical Education and Sport

• Teaching Practice

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Online marking of assessment tasks according to relevant STADIO policies and module marking  guides and rubrics

• Online marking of electronic Portfolio of Evidence (ePoE) in Teaching Practice modules according to relevant STADIO policies and module marking  guides and rubrics

• Provide detailed feedback to students on the assessment task/ePoE

• Ensure marking consistency, standardisation and high-quality assessment practices

• Attend online marking training

• Attend all assessors' compulsory marking/memorandum meetings

• Review relevant material (Assessment Guides, Prescribed texts, etc.) before the meeting

• Complete the marking of the allocated assessment tasks within 2 weeks

Minimum Requirements | Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum relevant undergraduate Bachelor of Education qualification with a Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification (at NQF 8) 

• At least two years' prior experience in teaching and assessing in the relevant phase and/or higher education

• Relevant teaching or practitioner/consultancy experience (for the relevant subject matter and/or field of education)

• Current lecturing/teaching post or engaged in consultancy/practice or have very recently retired from the field of education

• A computer and internet access to complete marking online

• Computer literate and able to work with all Microsoft Office tools

• Willing/able to work online using different learning management systems portal (e.g. Canvas)

• Have reliable internet access for communication with MCs, timely completion of work and submission of claims

• Demonstration of being up to date in relevant educational and subject issues, and assessment methodology

Key Attributes:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational, time management and co-ordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

• High level of computer proficiency

Assumption Date: Immediate & Ongoing             

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: SoEA
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: [email protected]

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position.  Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

STADIO (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for the position of Contract School-Based Teaching Practice Assessor - National for a Fixed-Term contract period.

The School-Based Teaching Practice Assessor will take responsibility for the assessment of formal lesson presentations in schools for student teachers registered in the Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase Teaching degree (B.Ed FP) distance learning programme.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Completing formal lesson assessments (lesson planning and presentation) in the foundation phase in the teaching practice school of allocated students

• Completing the provided institutional lesson assessment form on students’ lesson planning and the presentation in the classroom

• Providing constructive and detailed feedback to students on their lesson planning and presentation (verbal and written formats)

• Planning and administrating timeous teaching practice visits to students for formal lesson assessments

• Providing support to students to ensure the successful completion of formal lesson assessments

• Meeting the school principal and/or mentor teacher of the allocated student before or after lesson assessments in the school on the progress of the student

• Attending online training sessions on formal lesson assessments in schools as well as assessing the electronic teaching practice Portfolio of Evidence

• Assess the electronic teaching practice Portfolio of Evidence of allocated students on the institutional Learning Management System (LMS)

• Informing STADIO School of Education of progress and/or challenges during the assessment process

• Fulfilling all reasonably expected academic and administrative functions relating to the contract post as required by the relevant Academic Manager/Discipline Leader - Teaching Practice Undergraduate Programmes /WIL Manager/ Module Co-ordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a completed relevant B.Ed degree or initial degree and PGCE (NQF level 7) as well as a B.Ed Hons degree (NQF level 8) with at least five years of prior experience as a teacher in the foundation phase, or

• Must have completed a B.Ed degree or initial degree and PGCE (NQF Level 7) or equivalent and at least 15 years of prior experience as a teacher in the foundation phase

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience of teaching practice/ work integrated learning in primary school context (preferably foundation phase)

• Must be SACE registered

• Must have computer and internet access for email communications and completion of online institutional forms

• Must have reliable transport to travel to schools

• Must attend an online interview as well as online training sessions before the commencement of assessments in schools

Key Attributes:

• Must be able to visit schools within school hours

• Must have comprehensively understanding of the CAPS or other relevant curriculum documents for SA schools

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills

• Must be proficient in foundation phase teaching

• Must have sound knowledge of the various 21st Century teaching and learning skills

• Must have excellent time management skills

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must present themselves professionally with honesty, integrity and maintain confidentiality

Assumption Date: Immediate and ongoing

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: CAS25
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: [email protected] 

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position. Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.