Module Leader - Faculty of Education

About the role

Lyceum College invites applications from qualified, committed and academically rigorous individuals to join the Faculty of Education as Module Leaders. The role ensures the quality, integrity and effectiveness of teaching and assessment across Education programmes, covering curriculum oversight, assessment setting and marking, student support and continuous improvement. It contributes to teacher development in the South African context, especially in distance learning.

Applications are open across several thematic clusters: Foundations of Education, Language and Literacy Education, Mathematics and Numeracy Education, Sciences, Technology and Social Sciences Education, Commerce and Business Education, Life Orientation and Inclusive Education, and Practicum and Professional Practice.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in the assigned module.
• Develop and update engaging, industry-relevant learning materials aligned with programme and institutional goals.
• Set, mark and moderate formative and summative assessments in line with NQF and institutional standards.
• Ensure module delivery and assessment comply with quality assurance frameworks.
• Monitor student progress, identify at-risk students and implement academic support interventions.
• Provide academic guidance, mentorship and feedback to students.
• Participate in curriculum design, review and enhancement, and in quality assurance and programme review committees.
• Collaborate with the Programme Coordinator and faculty teams, maintain records and contribute to institutional reporting.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Education or the teaching specialisation area (essential).
• At least two years' experience in teaching, teaching education, assessment design, curriculum development or instructional design in higher education.
• Demonstrable experience developing study guides, assessments or academic content.
• Experience teaching or supervising in distance/online education (an advantage).
• Understanding of South African schooling contexts and curriculum, and familiarity with regulatory standards and quality assurance frameworks.

Required skills

• Curriculum development, assessment design, marking and moderation.
• Teaching, facilitation and presentation skills suited to distance and blended learning.
• Proficiency with digital learning technologies and online teaching platforms.
• Analytical, problem-solving and academic writing skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, meeting deadlines.

Added advantages: a doctorate in the relevant field, experience in distance education institutions, and previous work with private higher education institutions. Applications consist of a cover letter, CV, certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts, sent by email to the college's education team.