Afrikaans Head of Department

3 weeks ago

Midrand, South Africa Edustaff Full time

**Minimum Requirements**
- Fluent in Afrikaans - first language speaker
- Professional & Educational Degree/Diploma & SACE Registered
- **5 - 10 years FET and Gr 12 Afrikaans teaching experience**:

- **Min 3 years’ experience in a similar or HOD role**:

- Computer literate and knowledge of school related computer programs
- Good Interpersonal/People/Emotional Intelligence Skills
- Ability to manage people effectively

**Duties And Responsibilities**

for the efficient functioning of it especially as far as the quality of tuition is concerned.
- Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all children and staff for academic

performance.
- Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and

functioning of the department consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, and goals of the

school.
- Extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly academic climate and

emergency procedures.
- To keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy, and practice.
- To establish an inclusive environment that welcomes and accommodates the diversity of

cultures within the local community.
- Establish the annual master schedules for instructional programmes, ensuring sequential

learning experiences.
- Supervise the instructional programmes of the department, evaluating lesson plans and

observing classes.
- Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high

standards.
- Encourages children to take responsibility for their behaviour and creates high morale among

staff and children.
- File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance, and discipline matters.
- Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment,

approving all recommendations.
- To identify the staff resources required, and to organise the recruitment, induction, and

training of all childcare staff.
- To support staff, encouraging them to participate in activities and events and providing models

of good practice to enhance their existing skills and ongoing development.
- Notify immediately the Executive Principal when there is evidence of substance abuse, child

abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions among learners and/or staff.
- Keep the Executive Principal advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement.
- Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the department.
- Conduct monthly/weekly meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the

department.
- Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all departmental supplies, materials,

and equipment.
- Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean,

and safe facilities.
- Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of children.
- Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers.
- Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a

cooperative relationship.
- Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Executive Principal.
- Communicate with the Executive Principal regularly about the needs, successes, and general

operation of the department.
- Establish procedures for safe storing and integrity of all confidential school records.
- Protect confidentiality of records and information, according to the POPI Act, gained as part of

exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information.
- Organise and supervise procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of children

including academic, health, and emotional related concerns.
- To attend management and strategic meetings and contribute to the development of highquality academic standards in the department.
- Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment as assigned by the Executive

Principal.
- Provide quarterly children grade and behaviour reports to the SMT and SBST.
- Enforce uniform and appearance policy to assure an appropriate school environment

consistent.
- To oversee effective administration of the department.
- Provide and supervise a safe and conducive class atmosphere in all classes.
- Be responsible for the editing of school’s newsletter and communiqués to parents and DBE.
- Delegate and supervise, where possible and necessary, some of the duties and responsibilities

per this job description.

**Attributes**:

- Must be adaptable - Emotional intelligent
- Pay attention to detail - Leadership skills
- Analytical thinking - Passionate about education
- Good communicator - Cultural awareness
- Driven - Motivational skills

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