Ed Tech Coach
St Stithians College is a proudly South African school, embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational experience. Founded as a Methodist Church School, our Christian spirituality is central to our identity. Our College consists of primary and secondary boys’ and girls’ schools, together with a co-educational junior primary school.
We are an independent, nonprofit institution located on an expansive green campus in Sandton, Johannesburg. In addition, St Stithians incorporates Kamoka Bush School near Modimolle, and the Thandulwazi Maths & Science Academy on our Campus. As a College we are intent on Inspiring Excellence and Making a World of Difference.
ED TECH COACH
GIRLS’ COLLEGE
The College invites applications for the following position which will be available from September 2016.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competencies to take on this position.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Spearheading and leading the Mobile E-learning and Teaching (MeLT) initiative within the Girls’ College;
Enhancing teacher development and support the learning and teaching systems by engaging with teachers in the effective use of ICT for learning and teaching;
Improving professional competencies in use of ICT for academic, sport, cultural and other school related areas;
Providing technical support for software related issues for intranet and other ICT systems used within the school, including latest iOS and Windows platforms;
Collaborating with teachers to integrate ICT in the implementation of the curriculum;
Consulting with teachers as they plan instruction to ensure the incorporation of appropriate media and technology materials into daily teaching;
Liaising with the school media centre – ensuring the media centre becomes the hub of enquiry-based learning within the school;
Exploring and creating innovative models of ICT-integrated instruction and ICT-supported management;
Developing training programmes and engaging with each academic staff member to determine where they are in terms of their personal use of ICT and particularly their use of ICT in their lessons;
Providing progress to the Head and Deputy Head of Girls’ College and to the Campus ICT Director fortnightly to report on progress, identify obstacles and assist in helping to ensure success of engagement with staff.
The ideal candidate will have:
A suitable professional qualification and appropriate educational experience together with a sound and progressive understanding of the South African curriculum and international trends in education;
A passion for combining education and technology and accelerating the use of technology to enhance learning and teaching application in an innovative and creative way;
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with strong presentation skills, attention to detail and sound administrative ability;
Proof of registration with SACE and sexual offender’s clearance certificate;
An ability to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College and a willingness to participate in the broader life of the school.
Should you be interested in applying for the above-mentioned position, please forward a letter of motivation, which clearly indicates the position you are interested in together with your curriculum vitae, and the names and telephone numbers of two referees by no later than 13 May 2016 to: The Head, St Stithians Girls’ College.
ST STITHIANS COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The College reserves the right not to proceed with filling this post. Applications are invited from South African citizens. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.