Faculty Manager – Education | Rosebank College (Bloemfontein)
- Employer: Rosebank College (Part of ADvTECH)
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 29 May 2026
- Faculty: Education
Position Overview
The Faculty Manager: Education is a senior academic leadership role responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of academic policies, maintaining high-quality teaching and learning standards, managing academic staff performance, supporting student success initiatives, and overseeing the operational effectiveness of Education programmes.
The position provides leadership to Programme Coordinators, Lecturers, Tutors, and Independent Contractors while ensuring compliance with higher education regulations and institutional quality standards.
Main Purpose of the Position
The successful candidate will:
- Lead and monitor teaching and learning within the Education Faculty.
- Ensure academic quality and student success.
- Conduct lecturer evaluations and peer reviews.
- Support lecturer development and performance improvement.
- Manage faculty resources and staffing requirements.
- Analyse academic results and implement interventions.
- Coordinate programme delivery and academic operations.
- Promote a positive academic culture on campus.
- Ensure compliance with higher education regulations and institutional policies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Academic Support and Quality Assurance
Academic Development
- Monitor academic performance across Education programmes.
- Drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
- Evaluate academic outcomes and programme effectiveness.
- Implement interventions to improve student achievement.
Lecturer Peer Reviews
- Conduct lecturer classroom observations.
- Evaluate teaching quality and effectiveness.
- Provide developmental feedback and coaching.
- Monitor implementation of lecturer improvement plans.
Faculty Performance Monitoring
- Analyse faculty performance indicators.
- Track lecturer effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Evaluate academic quality standards.
- Prepare performance reports and recommendations.
Learning Management Systems
- Monitor effective use of digital learning platforms.
- Ensure lecturers engage students through learning technologies.
- Support adoption of educational technology tools.
Class Visits and Evaluations
- Conduct structured classroom observations.
- Assess teaching methodologies and classroom engagement.
- Review learning outcomes and teaching quality.
- Support teaching excellence initiatives.
Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET)
- Oversee student feedback processes.
- Analyse lecturer evaluation results.
- Implement improvement measures based on feedback.
2. Teaching and Learning Leadership
Student Engagement
- Participate in direct academic engagement with students.
- Support academic consultations and interventions.
- Promote student-centred teaching approaches.
Student Success Management
- Monitor student success and pass rates.
- Identify at-risk students and modules.
- Implement retention and support strategies.
- Improve academic performance outcomes.
Programme Coordination
- Lead Programme Coordination Committee meetings.
- Support programme implementation and delivery.
- Ensure curriculum objectives are achieved.
Programme Improvement
- Contribute to curriculum enhancement.
- Improve assessments and learning materials.
- Review programme effectiveness and outcomes.
Academic Consultations
- Facilitate module and subject consultations.
- Support lecturers and students academically.
- Provide guidance on teaching and assessment practices.
3. Resource Management
Recruitment and Staffing
Manage recruitment and appointment of:
- Programme Coordinators
- Full-Time Lecturers
- Independent Contractors
- Tutors
Human Resource Development
- Support onboarding and induction processes.
- Develop staff performance improvement plans.
- Identify training and development opportunities.
- Promote professional growth among academic staff.
Collaboration with Support Teams
Work closely with:
- Academic Operations Officers
- Academic Operations Coordinators
- Academic Operations Administrators
- Vice Principal
- Career Centre Staff
- ICT Teams
4. Leadership and Management
Faculty Leadership
- Provide strategic direction for the Education Faculty.
- Promote a culture of academic excellence.
- Lead faculty development initiatives.
- Foster collaboration among academic staff.
Timetable Management
- Oversee creation and management of academic timetables.
- Ensure efficient scheduling of classes and resources.
- Manage timetable changes and updates.
Academic Culture Development
- Promote professionalism and academic integrity.
- Encourage innovation in teaching and learning.
- Support institutional academic goals.
Student Support Interventions
- Analyse academic performance data.
- Develop intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Coordinate support programmes and initiatives.
Teaching and Learning Strategy Implementation
- Implement institutional teaching and learning strategies.
- Ensure alignment with academic quality standards.
- Support innovation in educational practices.
Admissions Support
- Assist with programme admissions processes.
- Support academic selection and placement decisions.
- Facilitate integration of new students into programmes.
Minimum Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree in Education (NQF Level 8)
Advantageous
- Master’s Degree in Education or related field
Experience Requirements
Essential
Higher Education Teaching
- Minimum 5 years’ higher education lecturing experience
Academic Development
- 3–5 years’ experience in lecturer or teacher development
Higher Education Knowledge
- Strong understanding of the South African higher education regulatory framework
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should possess sound knowledge of:
- South African Higher Education System
- Higher Education Act and regulations
- Teaching and Learning Theory
- Academic Quality Assurance
- Curriculum Development
- Assessment and Moderation Practices
- Lecturer Development
- Student Success Strategies
- Academic Administration
- Educational Technology Platforms
- Academic Policy Implementation
Essential Skills
Leadership Skills
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Performance management
- Strategic thinking
Academic Skills
- Teaching and learning expertise
- Curriculum evaluation
- Assessment design
- Academic quality assurance
- Research and analysis
Management Skills
- Resource management
- Recruitment and selection
- Timetable planning
- Project coordination
- Problem-solving
Communication Skills
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
Key Competencies
Academic Competencies
- Teaching and learning expertise
- Student support capability
- Academic leadership
- Educational innovation
- Quality assurance management
Leadership Competencies
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Team development
- Change management
- Influence and motivation
Operational Competencies
- Time management
- Organisation
- Attention to detail
- Deadline orientation
- Adaptability
Personal Competencies
- Professional integrity
- Accountability
- Resilience
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Commitment to academic excellence