Teaching Practice Assessor (Senior and FET Phase) | Limpopo

Job Advert Summary

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Teaching Practice Assessor within the Faculty of Humanities , to be based at any of our Limpopo campuses, on a Independent contract basis.

Purpose of the role: 

To complete formal lesson assessments (lesson planning and presentation) in the Senior and FET phase in the teaching practice schools of allocated students, to provide constructive feedback and support that ensure the successful completion of formal lesson assessments, and to assess students’ electronic teaching practice Portfolios of Evidence, thereby upholding the quality and integrity of Eduvos’ work integrated learning (WIL) module requirements and preparing student teachers for the classroom. 

Industry/School Partnership Development  

• Establish and maintain partnerships with schools and industry organisations to secure Teaching Practice opportunities for students. 
• Conduct regular Formal lesson assessments. 
• Work with schools to create Teaching Placement opportunities tailored to student learning needs, career aspirations, and field-specific skills 
• Complete formal lesson assessments of students’ lesson planning and presentation in the Senior and FET phase in the teaching practice school of allocated students. 
• Complete the provided institutional lesson assessment form on students lesson planning and presentation in the classroom. 

Teaching Practice Assessor 

• Planning and administration of teaching practice visits.
• Student feedback and support 
• Reporting and stakeholder communication 
• Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) assessment and training 
• Plan and administer timeous teaching practice visits to students for formal lesson assessments. 
• Provide constructive and detailed feedback to students on their lesson planning and presentation in both verbal and written formats. 
• Provide support to students to ensure the successful completion of formal lesson assessments. 
• Meet 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. 
• Assess the electronic teaching practice Portfolio of Evidence of allocated students on MyLMS. 
• Inform Eduvos of progress and/or challenges during the assessment process. 
• Fulfil all reasonably expected academic and administrative functions relating to the Teaching Practice Module Co-ordinator.

Qualifications / Education / Certification : 

• Must have a completed relevant B.Ed degree, as well as a B.Ed Hons degree (NQF Level 8), with at least five years of prior experience as a teacher in the Senior and FET phase; and one year as a teaching practice assessor. 
• Must be registered with the South African Council for Educators (SACE)

Experience :

• At least five years of prior experience as a teacher in the senior and FET phase. Experience of teaching practice / work integrated learning in the this phase. 
• The Teaching Practice Assessor must possess comprehensive understanding of the CAPS or other relevant curriculum documents for South African schools, proficiency in Senior and FET phase teaching, and sound knowledge of the various 21st Century teaching and learning skills to assess lessons and Portfolios of Evidence credibly. 

Functional competencies:

• Computer and internet access for email communications and the completion of online institutional forms. 
• Proficiency in completing the institutional lesson assessment form and in assessing the electronic teaching practice Portfolio of Evidence on the Eduvos MyLMS. 
• Reliable transport to travel to schools. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for assessment feedback and reporting. 

Behavioural competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to plan and administer timeous teaching practice visits. 
• Professional presentation with honesty, integrity and the maintenance of confidentiality. 
• A supportive, student-centred approach that provides constructive feedback and guidance.