Girls and Boys Town (GBT) 2024 Job Vacancy

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Girls and Boys Town (GBT) 2024 Job Vacancy

Established in 1958, Girls and Boys Town (GBT) is a national nonprofit organisation that runs proven and successful programmes to strengthen vulnerable youth. Through a combination of interventions, we on average, assist between 16 000 to 20 000 beneficiaries a year. GBT core focus is to remove the obstacles and barriers that prevent children from finding their light and helping them to Shine.
Job Title: Learner Support Educator
Job Location: Macassar Campus, Western Cape.
Duration: Full time position.
Remuneration: Market Related Salary.
Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate all educational activities and programmes on campus
  • Assess, identify and where necessary remediate project youths’ educational needs
  • Manage and implement the GBT Specialised-Classroom Management
  • Conduct regional educational assessments of Learners
  • Advocate for Youth’s placement in schools and other institutions
  • Manage the day-to-day running of the Learning Support Centre within the annual budget
  • Engage with the Education Department with regard to school placements and admissions
  • Facilitate the smooth implementation of GBT computer-driven programmes
  • Manage and supervise staff including Leaner Support Aide and Tutors
  • Work within the GBT Policy and Procedure framework
  • Work within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, colleagues and external consumers

Requirements:

  • A Degree or Diploma in Education
  • Must be registered with SACE
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a Qualification in Special/Remedial Education
  • Knowledge of Educational Resources
  • Minimum of five years teaching experience (two years in special/remedial education)
  • Maths and Science as major subject advantageous
  • Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport
  • Computer literate, Microsoft Office
  • Be prepared to work flexi-hours
  • Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English, knowledge of other vernacular languages will be an added advantage
  • A South African Citizen
  • Must be prepared to work flexi-hours
  • Understanding CAPS Curriculum

To apply
Submit a CV rpetersen@gbtown.org.za indicate the position you are applying for
Application Deadline: Friday, 19 April 2024