Programmes Officer: Foundation Phase Mathematics
PERMANENT

JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate, administrate, implement and monitor subject specific teacher development projects, events, activities in Gauteng province and at Sci-Bono. That contains the following:
• Foundation Phase Mathematics
• Coordination of administration activities in MST
• Community Education & Training

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Coordinate and administration of MST- GDE education programmes as listed above and Implementation & roll out of MST strategy that focuses on (a) MST Teaching (b) MST Resources.
• To provide advice on the Foundation Phase Mathematics training manuals and other MST Resources.
• Provide support to the Planning, Research, Innovation and Development Unit for the development of teaching and learning support Materials with exemplars of assessment activities, e.g ANA
• To procure for the service/s that are required in projects.
• To recruit, train and place Master Trainers in their respective training venues in Gauteng.
• Liaise with DBE, GDE, head office, MGSLG and district officials for curriculum coordination and alignment.
• Monitoring the implementation of the projects and allocated budget.
• Implement and document the processes and systems needed to make the
programme run effectively and conducting the Monitoring & Evaluation of
projects.
• Support the establishment and sustenance of appropriate systems, structures,
mechanisms, processes and procedure to facilitate the development support
and maintenance of the projects.
• Support and maintain and update information requirements for the purpose of
review and reporting, including qualitative data.
• Consult with the Mathematics Specialists at GDE Head Office & MGSLG and
districts on the planned development programmes.
• Engage in analysing the IQMS reports of Foundation Phase Mathematics
teachers and HODs in consultation with the Teacher Development and
Curriculum directorates at Head Office and Districts and make
recommendations for further improvement and development of Mathematics
education.
• Implement the endorsement of all Foundation Phase Mathematics training
packs with SACE.
• Administer the PDP scores after each training and direct them to SACE.
• Engage in the professional development of Foundation Phase Mathematics
teachers.
• Provide ongoing support on the implementation of Professional Learning
Communities (PLC) in Gauteng Province to Foundation Phase Mathematics
teachers.
• Managing ± 60 Part time trainers.
• Conduct Performance assessment to the administrator.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

EDUCATION
• An education appropriate bachelor’s degree in Foundation Phase
Mathematics education or equivalent qualifications backed with 5 years
teaching experience.

EXPERIENCE
• 5 years’ teaching experience in Foundation Phase Mathematics -
compulsory
• 3 years’ experience in Mathematics Education programmes/ projects
• At least 3 years’ experience as an HOD in Foundation Phase
Mathematics- added advantage.
• SACE registration- compulsory.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
• A sound knowledge of all major relevant education legislation and policies,
particularly those having a direct impact on curriculum, teacher
development and assessment.
• Intense knowledge in Foundation Phase Mathematics and understanding
of ICT in Mathematics education
• Good inter-personal relations.
• Problem solving.
• Self-disciplined, work overtime and under pressure with minimal
supervision.
• Recruitment and training of Foundation Phase Mathematics Lead teachers
• Project management –NQF5 will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and advanced computer skills.
• Data mining, handling knowledge and research on the latest developments
related to curriculum.
• Teacher training
• Valid driver’s license- compulsory