Head of Department for Discipline

Are you an experienced and inspiring educator with a proven track record of leadership? If so, we want to hear from you!

Sparrow Foundation School, a vibrant and innovative LSEN school based in Melville, is seeking a passionate and experienced educator that can teach a range of subjects to join our team as the

Head of Department for Discipline

As the HOD Discipline you will be required to effectively deal with learner discipline issues that arise throughout grades 1-7

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, review, refine and implement standard operating procedures for discipline at the school in line with GDE and school principles
• Develop, review, refine and implement substance abuse standard operating procedures for substance abuse in line with GDE and school principles
• Communicate standard operating procedures to staff, students and learners
• Train office staff and teachers in support required in discipline process
• Liaise with and instruct staff regarding admin support as needed
• Records and provide feedback as required
• Flag, communicate and discuss patterns of behaviours in students with School Management Team
• Devise, implement and record remediation plans for learners and teachers as required with stakeholders
• Feedback remediation plans to principal/ deputy principal as required
• Host teacher meetings as required
• Hold class visits relating to discipline
• Mentor teachers on discipline matters and identify training needs

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Investigative skills
• Ability to design, train, mentor and implement standard operating procedures to various stakeholders
• Assertiveness
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritise multiple matters
• Administrative skills
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to speak vernacular would be beneficial.
• Passion for education and a commitment to student success
• Passionate about creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students thrive
• Tech-savvy and comfortable integrating technology into your teaching

Requirements

• Bed degree/ PGCE in education with permanent SACE and a clear criminal record
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in primary school teaching (preferably with LSEN learners)
• Proven experience in leadership within an educational setting
• Ability to work collaboratively with others

Should you not hear from us within 3 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

Please email CV’s and supporting documents to:

catherine@sparrowportal.co.za