Programme Coordinator and Lecturer: PGCE

About the role

Lyceum College in Randburg is looking for a suitably qualified, experienced and academically accomplished Programme Coordinator and Lecturer for its Faculty of Education. The role coordinates teacher education programmes, contributes to curriculum development and academic governance, delivers high-quality teaching and ensures programmes remain academically coherent, operationally effective and compliant with higher education requirements. It focuses mainly on the Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the academic and operational delivery of assigned programmes
• Develop, review and enhance curricula, learning materials and assessments
• Deliver lectures, tutorials and academic support interventions
• Ensure alignment with institutional policy, the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework and the Council on Higher Education requirements
• Monitor programme performance, student progression, retention and outcomes, and support at-risk students
• Design assessments, coordinate assessment, examination and moderation, and give constructive feedback
• Manage and support independent contractors, module leaders and sessional lecturers
• Contribute to programme reviews, accreditation and regulatory submissions, and participate in academic governance
• Maintain accurate programme, assessment and student records
• Contribute to research and scholarly activity, and support staff development, distance learning and educational technologies

Required profile

• Master's degree in Education or a closely related field
• At least three years of lecturing experience in higher education, preferably in Education
• Demonstrated experience in programme coordination or academic leadership
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment design and programme review
• Understanding of South African higher education regulation and accreditation requirements
• Advantageous: doctorate, teacher education experience, open/distance learning, research profile, research supervision, and accreditation experience

Required skills

• Academic writing, communication, administrative and organisational capabilities
• Proficiency in digital learning platforms and educational technologies
• Assessment design, moderation and quality assurance
• Data analysis and stakeholder engagement