PGCE Assessor - Teaching Practice, Faculty of Education

About the role

Lyceum College invites applications from qualified, committed and academically rigorous professionals to serve as PGCE Assessors for Teaching Practice within the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification in the Faculty of Education. Assessors ensure the academic quality, fairness and integrity of student assessment in school-based teaching practice, evaluating evidence aligned with South African higher education standards and institutional quality assurance requirements. The Faculty of Education is looking for assessors in three areas: Teaching Practice and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL); Teaching Practice Portfolios and Reflective Practice; and School-Based Practicum Assessment.

Key responsibilities

• Assess Teaching Practice portfolios, reports, lesson plans, reflective activities and supporting evidence for academic quality and alignment with programme outcomes.
• Ensure assessments align with institutional standards, curriculum requirements, approved assessment criteria and NQF expectations.
• Evaluate student submissions so that assessment decisions are valid, reliable, fair, consistent and academically rigorous.
• Provide constructive academic feedback to students using approved rubrics and assessment guidelines.
• Verify that evidence shows appropriate application of pedagogical knowledge in school-based settings, including academic coherence, reflective practice and lesson planning.
• Collaborate with programme coordinators and academic teams during the assessment process.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, academic integrity and regulatory requirements, and meet assessment deadlines.

Required profile

• A master's degree in Education, Teacher Education, Curriculum Studies or a related specialisation (essential).
• At least two years' experience in higher education, teacher education, Teaching Practice, assessment, curriculum design or academic reviewing.
• Demonstrable experience assessing, marking, moderating or reviewing academic work or Teaching Practice evidence.
• Experience in distance or online education is an advantage; a doctorate or experience in private or distance learning institutions is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Strong subject knowledge in teacher education, Teaching Practice and pedagogical methodologies.
• Excellent academic assessment, writing, reviewing and feedback skills.
• Understanding of curriculum, assessment practices and Work-Integrated Learning in higher education.
• Knowledge of South African education contexts and school-based teaching practice frameworks.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines, good communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in digital platforms and online learning environments, with computer literacy and a reliable internet connection.

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter, a CV, certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts by email to the college's education department.