Module Leaders – Faculty of Education

This is a remote position.

Lyceum College invites applications from qualified committed and academically rigorous individuals to join the Faculty of Education as Module Leaders. Module Leaders play a vital role in ensuring the quality integrity and effectiveness of teaching and assessment across our Education programmes.

This role is responsible for curriculum oversight assessment setting and marking student support and continuous improvement of modules offered in the Faculty. Successful applicants will contribute meaningfully to teacher development in the South African context especially within the distance learning environment.

Teaching and Assessment Areas (Thematic Clusters)

The Faculty of Education is recruiting Module Leaders 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

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 regulatory and institutional quality assurance frameworks.

Monitor student progress identify at-risk students and implement academic support interventions.

Provide academic guidance mentorship and feedback to students to enhance learning outcomes.

Participate in curriculum design review and enhancement processes.

Engage in academic governance activities including quality assurance and programme review committees.

Collaborate with the Programme Coordinator and faculty teams to drive academic excellence and continuous improvement.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to institutional reporting and compliance requirements.

Required Competencies

Applicants must demonstrate:

Strong subject-matter expertise and the ability to integrate theory with practical application.

Excellent teaching facilitation and presentation skills suited to distance and blended learning environments.

Competence in curriculum development assessment design marking and moderation.

Clear understanding of higher education regulatory frameworks and quality assurance principles.

Proficiency with digital learning technologies and online teaching platforms.

Strong analytical problem-solving and academic writing skills.

Excellent communication interpersonal and student engagement abilities.

Ability to identify and support at-risk students.

Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Commitment to academic integrity professionalism and continuous improvement.

Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute meaningfully to academic governance structures.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• A Masters 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 (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 meet deadlines and incorporate revisions where required.
  

Added Advantage

• Doctorate in the relevant field or working towards one
  
• Experience in distance education institutions
  
• 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 teach and summarising their relevant expertise.

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

Certified copies of their qualifications.

Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications.

Applications must be submitted via email to

Only complete applications will be considered.