LIFE ORIENTATION EDUCATOR (FET PHASE) / CAREER GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s Schools Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging.

ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Educators in the FET phase will be responsible for planning, organising and implementing appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfil their academic potential and prepare them for life after graduation.

They will need to:

• deliver future-focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged
• demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism at all times
• develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance:

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

In addition, experience in career guidance and counselling within a school environment will be advantageous, particularly in supporting students with subject choice, career exploration and post-school pathway planning.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of the Life Orientation curriculum within the FET Phase, including the academic, personal development and future-readiness components that support students as they prepare for life beyond school.

Experience within an IEB school environment and familiarity with the IEB Life Orientation assessment framework will be advantageous.

Educators with experience supporting students with tertiary pathway planning and career readiness are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications & Experience

• a degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B.Ed (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• Experience teaching Life Orientation in the FET Phase (Grades 10–12) will be advantageous
• Experience in career counselling or student pathway guidance will be advantageous
• Experience as an IEB marker for Life Orientation would be advantageous
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 5 - 10 years Teaching Experience
• 5 - 10 years Specialist subject teaching
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately