External Moderators Faculty of Education

This is a remote position.

Lyceum College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced academic professionals to serve as External Moderators across various faculties. Moderators play a critical role in safeguarding academic standards ensuring fairness and supporting continuous improvement in assessment practices.

External Moderators provide an independent expert evaluation of assessment instruments and marking processes. They ensure that all assessments meet national and institutional standards are academically defensible and accurately measure the intended learning outcomes.

Please note that individuals appointed as External Moderators may not simultaneously serve as Module Leaders for the same programme or faculty.

Role Overview

External Moderators are responsible for the pre- and post-assessment moderation of:

Examination papers

Assignments and other types of assessments including Portfolios of Evidence (POEs)

Marking guides and memos

Marked scripts

Assessment reports

Moderators ensure that assessment practices are rigorous fair reliable and aligned with applicable regulatory standards and discipline-specific expectations.

Moderators also provide targeted mentorship and developmental feedback to internal academic staff including Module Leaders and internal examiners.

Assessment Areas (Thematic Clusters)

The Faculty of Education is recruiting external moderators across the following clusters derived from our Education qualifications:

Foundations of Education

Modules include:

Decoloniality (PGCE SP & FET; IP)

Diversity and Inclusion

Education Studies

Managing Teaching

Curriculum Studies in the South African Context (IP)

Language and Literacy Education

Senior Phase and FET (SP & FET):

English HL / FAL Teaching

isiZulu HL / FAL Teaching

Afrikaans HL / FAL Teaching

Conversational isiZulu

Intermediate Phase (IP):

English HL / FAL Teaching

isiZulu HL / FAL Teaching

Afrikaans HL / FAL Teaching

English FAL (compulsory module)

Conversational isiZulu

Grade R Teaching:

Literacy Teaching (Grade R)

Language and Learning in Early Childhood

Mathematics and Numeracy Education

Mathematics Teaching (SP & FET)

Mathematical Literacy (FET)

Mathematics Teaching (IP)

Fundamental Mathematics (IP)

Numeracy in Grade R (Grade R Teaching)

Sciences Technology and Social Sciences Education

FET & Senior Phase:

Life Sciences Teaching

Natural Sciences Teaching

Geography Teaching

History Teaching

Tourism Teaching

Technology and Teaching

Intermediate Phase

Social Sciences Teaching

Natural Sciences & Technology Teaching (IP)

Life Skills Teaching

Grade R

Early Childhood Development

Life Skills for Grade R

Commerce and Business Education

Business Studies Teaching (FET)

Accounting Teaching (FET)

EMS Teaching (Senior Phase)

Life Orientation and Inclusive Education

Life Orientation Teaching (Senior Phase & FET)

Life Skills Teaching (Intermediate Phase)

Inclusive Education and Diversity (Compulsory module)

Practicum and Professional Practice

Teaching Practice 1 and 2(PGCE SP & FET IP)

Classroom Management & Professional Conduct

Reflective Practice

Key Responsibilities

External moderators will be required to:

Pre-Assessment Moderation

Review draft assessment instruments (exams assignments) for academic quality relevance level of difficulty clarity and alignment to module outcomes.

Evaluate marking rubrics and memoranda for accuracy fairness and internal consistency.

Provide guidance on improving assessment structure language and cognitive level.

Confirm that assessments reflect appropriate NQF level expectations.

Post-Assessment Moderation

Moderate samples of marked student work across performance bands.

Verify the accuracy and consistency of marking.

Identify irregularities inconsistencies or risks related to academic integrity.

Recommend amendments or remarking where necessary.

Confirm that marks awarded are fair reliable and defensible.

Academic Mentorship and Quality Enhancement

Provide constructive developmental feedback to internal examiners Module Leaders and academic staff.

Support improvements in assessment design marking quality and academic standards.

Contribute to continuous improvement through evidence-based recommendations.

Participate in assessment review discussions when required.

Reporting and Compliance

Submit formal moderation reports within stipulated timelines.

Highlight risks relating to assessment quality academic integrity or curriculum alignment.

Support the College in meeting external quality assurance requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

A Masters degree in Education or the teaching specialisation area (essential).

At least three years experience in teaching teaching education assessment design curriculum development or instructional design in higher education.

Demonstrable experience developing study guides assessment design or academic content.

Experience teaching or supervising in distance/online education (advantage).

Demonstrated understanding of South African schooling contexts and curriculum.

Familiarity with applicable regulatory standards and academic quality assurance frameworks.

Computer literacy with access to a laptop/desktop and reliable internet connection.

Ability to provide independent impartial and development-oriented feedback.

Ability to meet deadlines and incorporate revisions where required.

Added Advantage

• Doctorate in the relevant field or working towards one
  
• Experience moderating for distance education institutions
  
• Experience in online and distance learning environments
  
• Previous involvement in external higher education quality assurance processes
  
• Previous work with private higher education institutions
  

Application Process

Interested applicants are invited to submit:

A cover letter indicating the thematic clusters and modules they are applying to moderate.

A comprehensive CV that includes a full academic and professional history.

Certified copies of their qualifications.

Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications.

A brief portfolio or list of previous moderation/assessment experience (where applicable).

Applications must be submitted via email to

Only complete applications will be considered.