Careers
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy) is a residential boarding school with just over 300 students enrolled in Grades 8 -12. Grade 12 students write the Independent Examination Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination.
Head of Department - Humanities
Applications are invited for the position of Head of Department - Humanities
Department Academics
Reports To Head: Academics
The Academy is looking to appoint a Head of Department - Humanities. Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered for this position.
- A relevant Teaching qualification;
- A relevant tertiary management qualification will serve as an added advantage;
- SACE Registration
- At least 5 years’ teaching and school leadership experience;
- At least 5 years’ teaching Geography up to Grade 12
- Excellent curriculum and classroom management experience
- Proven commercial budgeting and forecasting skills;
- Proven ability in integrating Technology in the classroom
- Exceptional communication, organisational and multi-tasking skills
Exceptional people leadership skills
The main purpose of this position/job is to provide academic leadership and oversight to the Humanities department by ensuring the delivery of best in class learning solutions and strategies to drive the Academy’s goals of providing high quality educational.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Academic strategy to ensure the realization of the Academy’s vision
- Manage the classroom by employing innovative strategies to ensure knowledge and learning is transferred effectively and efficiently to maximize learners academic achievement
- Plan, coordinate and implement learning programmes across each phase of the curriculum, including curriculum assessment, programme support and staff development
- Communicate and collaborate with the Academics internal and external stakeholders to ensure joint academic growth and delivery
- Research new material areas, trends, information and teaching methodology to increase and maintain up-to-date subject matter knowledge
- Manage information and other applicable resources and materials availability, by forecasting, and building capacity plans to ensure efficient and effective delivery of learning
- Manage the departmental budget in alignment with Finance procedures
- Manage recruitment, performance and development processes, to ensure staff contribute fully and develop their skills and experience, in line with the Academy’s high performance standards
- Research new material, trends, information and teaching methodology to increase and maintain up-to-date subject matter knowledge
- Keep abreast of developments in Technology and relevant classroom integration strategies to improve learning delivery
- Willingness to participate in the broader life of the Academy and to contribute positively to the ethos of the school
- Act with the highest integrity and uphold the Academy’s standards and values at all times.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced computer literacy skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent organization and administration skills
- Excellent teaching and assessment practice
- Commitment to personal growth and the development of others
- High levels of competence with technology
- Sound relationship building skills
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Creative problem solving skills
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrate high levels of professionalism
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Work with the highest integrity and ethics adhering to OWLAG policies and regulations
Applications for the post close on 06 October 2019.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter, CV with names of three contactable references, copy of the highest qualification/s and the copy of identity. Interested candidates must register their profile at SkillsMap to submit their application.
Regrettably emailed, faxed and hand delivered applications will not be considered. Only applications submitted through the SkillsMap portal will be considered. Only suitably qualified applications will be considered. Should you not hear from us by 30 October 2019, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls is a member of ISASA and is an equal opportunity employer. Only suitably qualified applicants will be considered. The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.
Food Services Assistant
Applications are invited for the position of Food Services Assistant
Department Catering
Reports To Head: Catering
The Academy is looking to appoint a Food Services Assistant. Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered for this position.
- Matric
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar position;
- Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, cleaning and maintenance;
- Knowledge of food preparation and maintenance;
- Knowledge of kitchen stock management processes;
The main purpose of this position/job is to provide general food assistant support services to the Catering department to ensuring the delivery of a quality and standard catering service to the Academy’s stakeholders.
- Ensure that the kitchen meets hygiene and safety standards by ensuring that all kitchen equipment are cleaned and sanitised;
- Ensure that designated area in the kitchen complies with standards as instructed by Kitchen Supervisor;
- Clean pots, pans and other kitchen equipment, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times;
- Ensure that the preparation of food meets required hygiene standards;
- Assist with meal preparation by cutting, peeling or slicing as directed by Kitchen Supervisor;
- Assist with plating of food as directed by Kitchen Supervisor;
- Prepare simple meals such as salads and sandwiches, per culinary standards;
- Keep the serving line well stocked and clean, in line with the Catering department’s standards;
- Assist with stock taking and ensure that stock in the designated area of responsibility is counted and signed over accurately;
- Where applicable, ensure that stock in the designated area of responsibility is counted and signed over to the correct staff on the following shift
- Prepare condiments and ensure these are fully stocked at all times;
- Operate soft serve equipment and report technical issues timeously;
- Greet and take customer orders and deliver food in a timely manner;
- Serve all guests with high levels of customer service with a positive demeanour
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Have good hand-eye coordination;
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude;
- Sound problem solving skills;
- Ability to work quickly and safely
- Excellent team orientation
- Be honest and reliable
- High levels of patience and tolerance
Applications for the post close on 23 September 2019.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter, CV with names of three contactable references, copy of the highest qualification/s and the copy of identity. Interested candidates must register their profile at SkillsMap to submit their application.
Regrettably emailed, faxed and hand delivered applications will not be considered. Only applications submitted through the SkillsMap portal will be considered. Only suitably qualified applications will be considered. Should you not hear from us by 30 September 2019, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls is a member of ISASA and is an equal opportunity employer. Only suitably qualified applicants will be considered. The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.
Intern
Applications are invited for the position of Intern
Department Boarding
Reports To Head of Boarding
Starting Date
The Academy is looking to appoint 5 Interns. Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered for this position.
- Matric certificate.
- Diploma or a degree and be studying towards a Post Graduate Certificate in Education through correspondence in 2020 OR should be in their 2nd or 3rd year of study (part time) towards a diploma or a degree.
- Ability to fully participate in the school’s extramural programme.
- Have the passion for learning and see themselves working towards a permanent career in teaching.
- Actively seeking to develop professionally in a school environment that is committed to providing a quality education.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful incumbent will be required to:
- Submit a recent police clearance certificate.
- Work shifts; and
- Live on the Academy premises while on Academy duties.
The following will serve as an added advantage:
- Boarding house experience.
- Proven Child & Youth Care experience.
The Intern is expected to provide high-quality pastoral care to students and to take pride and ownership for the good running and presentation of the allocated residence. In collaboration with the Matron, the Assistant Matron, the House Mistress and the Head of Boarding, the incumbent must play a parental role to the learners.
The Intern must help establish a healthy living environment that provides learners with a “home away from home experience’ and work in collaboration with the Residence team and the Facilities department to ensure the proper functioning of each house, maintaining all daily routines and procedures.
Depending on the issue at hand, the successful candidate must be able to work with other colleagues within the Academy such as Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, Catering, Academics, Uniform Controller, Administration, Facilities Management and Extramural & Sports Coordinators.
OWLAG is committed to assist Interns with career development by providing real work experiences that provide students with opportunities to explore their interests and develop professional skills and competencies. During their internship at the Academy, interns will have the opportunity to gain expertise in multiple areas through working in, and with, the various departments.
Depending on the Interns ‘expertise and the area of interest, the Interns will be expected to perform all or some of these duties:
- Supervision of students in the residence.
- Assist with various aspects of the curriculum in the classroom.
- Assist with various aspects in the Wellness department;
- Assist with student recruitment;
- Assist with Reception duties;
- Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.
- Ability to build and maintain effective and productive working relationships.
- Possess a strong working ethic.
- Have a positive outlook and an open mind.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Leadership skills and modelling.
- Good report writing skills.
- Fully computer literate.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to use own judgement and discretion.
- Ability to listen and relate to each student.
Applications for the post close on 04 October 2019.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter, CV with names of three contactable references, copy of the highest qualification/s and the copy of identity. Interested candidates must register their profile at SkillsMap to submit their application.
Regrettably emailed, faxed and hand delivered applications will not be considered. Only applications submitted through the SkillsMap portal will be considered. Only suitably qualified applications will be considered. Should you not hear from us by 30 October 2019, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls is a member of ISASA and is an equal opportunity employer. Only suitably qualified applicants will be considered. The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.