Adjunct Lecturers: Afrikaans HL, English HL & isiZulu HL

Instill’s mission is to transform teaching, learning, and leadership in every classroom on the African continent. We believe that the greatest levers for change in the education system are teachers and school leaders. In January 2023, Instill Education was accredited as a higher education institution in South Africa, and is seeking to build a team that will change the face of teacher education across the continent. We’re looking for Adjunct Lecturers for Afrikaans, English, and isiZulu Home Language to join our growing team to ensure the success of our first cohorts of student-teachers.

Anticipated start: 1 October 2023

What makes you a great candidate?

You are ambitious, hungry to learn and have a deep passion for education. You want to work in a fast-paced business environment and grow with a young organisation that seeks to change the face of education across the African continent. You are excited by the challenge of immersing yourself in new contexts and tackling complex problems. You are not afraid of failure and are driven to improve through robust, data-driven decision-making and feedback. When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for the following:

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion
• You have the ambition to grow with the business
• You are an exceptional critical thinker with strong interpersonal communication skills
• You have a demonstrated passion for educational development, closing educational equity gaps, and are strongly aligned with our vision, mission and values
• Excited about supporting teachers as they transform every African classroom

What does the role entail?

As an Adjunct Lecturer, you will be working under Instill’s Academic Dean in Johannesburg to deliver content on the PGCE in Foundation Phase teacher training programme. The role of the Adjunct is anchored in sound theoretical and practical knowledge of preparing teacher trainees to lead their own classrooms. Adjuncts are contracted for a fixed amount of hours per week for the duration of the block.

Specifically, you will be responsible for;

• Preparing for and facilitating lectures for contact and distance cohorts
• Creating opportunities for students to undergo classroom practice and provide support as needed
• Grading assessments, synthesising performance data, tracking cohort progress, and identifying gaps in student understanding
• Conducting student consultations and attending to student queries as and when needed
• Creating and maintaining a positive work environment and sense of community for all students

Selection Criteria:

• An honours degree in education (Master’s degree would be an added advantage)
• At least 3 years experience teaching the specific language at home language level in primary school
• You have experience coaching or supporting teachers
• Experience in a junior teaching faculty role is advantageous
• You have the ability to facilitate teacher-trainee sessions and coach teacher trainees
• You are highly adaptable, with strong critical thinking, planning and execution skills
• You are an outstanding written and oral communicator
• Commitment to excellence in the provision of service to students

Do our values resonate with yours?

We measure the impact of everything we do. We believe that education equity is a central pillar of achieving social justice. We pursue excellence in everything that we do. We have the courage to make bold decisions and learn from our mistakes. We build community by being accountable for our actions, fostering collaborative environments, and acting with integrity and humility. We believe that diversity is central to our success.