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.
Permanent, Full–time Risk & Security Coordinator
Applications are invited for the position of Permanent, Full–time Risk & Security Coordinator
Department Operations
Reports To Head: Operations
The Academy is looking to appoint a Permanent, Full–time Risk & Security Coordinator. Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered for this position.
- A relevant Diploma/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Security Management, Public Security or Law Enforcement qualification;
- A relevant tertiary management qualification will serve as an added advantage;
- Grade A PSIRA Registration
- Relevant Security Certifications
- At least 5 – 10 years’ Security management and policy development;
- At least 7 – 10 years’ specialist security experience eg Control Room & CCTV Management and operations Management;
- Proven skill in leading medium to complex security projects;
- Proven knowledge in providing specialist advise on strategic and operational development of security and risk services;
- Proven knowledge of developing and managing Security Infrastructure Governance and Security strategies;
- Proven commercial budgeting and forecasting skills;
- Excellent customer relationship and stakeholder management skills;
- Exceptional communication, organisational and multi-tasking skills;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills;
- Must be living within close proximity to the Academy.
- The main purpose of this position/job is to provide a comprehensive and integrated security service, ensuring that threats to learners, staff, business operations and activities are properly identified, evaluated and mitigated in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Security and Risk strategy to ensure the realization of the Academy’s vision;
- Develop and implement sound Risk and Security Governance Framework, to ensure the safety and security of all the Academy’s stakeholders;
- Forecast and build capacity plans to support new and existing project activities;
- Coordinate and manage the Outsourced Security Service Providers and ensure the provision of a best in class security and risk service;
- Develop policies and procedures, systems, contracts, resources and communications for the effective protection of the campus with the implementation task team, including physical and electronic security systems and access control perimeter protection and response to alarms;
- Provide operational advisory input into the technical investment process on evaluation, selection and maintenance of Security Systems;
- Research risk and security technologies and best practice methodologies, to drive the implementation of innovative security strategies, in line with the Academy’s strategy of ensuring a safe environment for all its stakeholders.
- Communicate and collaborate with the Operations internal and external stakeholders to ensure joint operational development and service delivery;
- 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;
- 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 Risk and Security knowledge and skills;
- Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Excellent organization and administration skills;
- Ability to effectively convey complex technical issues or concepts to all stakeholders;
- Excellent teaching and assessment practice
- Commitment to personal growth and the development of others.
- Sound relationship building skills.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Creative problem solving skills.
- Ability to delegate effectively.
- 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 13 December 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 31 December 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.
Permanent, Full–time Information Technology Teacher
Applications are invited for the position of Permanent, Full–time Information Technology Teacher
Department Academics
Reports To Head of Academics
Starting Date
The Academy is looking to appoint a Permanent, Full–time Information Technology Teacher. Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered for this position.
- Relevant degree and a professional teaching qualification.
- Proof of registration with SACE.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Curriculum planning.
- Teaching up to Grade 12.
- Experience in the integration of technology in teaching across subjects.
- A passion for enquiry based, student-centred learning.
- A working knowledge of the latest Information Technology educational trends.
- Willingness to learn how to use and to implement the Neurosequential Model of Education in your teaching.
The following will serve as an added advantage:
- IEB teaching, marking and/or moderation.
- Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Plan the study program so that, as much as possible, it meet the needs, interests and abilities of the students.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Interact with the students to induce curiosity, motivate, and provoke thinking, imagination and application of the concept taught.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an individual and in teams.
- Advanced IT skills including MS Office and Google.
- Willingness to participate in the broader life of the Academy and to contribute positively to the ethos of the school.
- Commitment to personal growth and the development of others.
- High levels of competence with technology.
- Sound relationship building skills.
- Effective time management.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- An ability to delegate effectively.
- Very strong planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate high levels of professionalism.
- Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
Applications for the post close on 31 December 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 31 January 2020, 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.
Permanent, Full–time Visual Arts Teacher
Applications are invited for the position of Permanent, Full–time Visual Arts Teacher
Department Academics
Reports To Head of Arts
Starting Date
The Academy is looking to appoint a Permanent, Full–time Visual Arts Teacher. Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered for this position.
- Relevant degree and a professional teaching qualification.
- Proof of registration with SACE.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Curriculum planning.
- Teaching up to Grade 12.
- A passion for inquiry-based, student-centered learning.
- Working knowledge of the latest educational trends.
- Willingness to learn how to use and to implement the Neurosequential Model of Education in your teaching.
The following will serve as an added advantage:
- IEB teaching, marking and/or moderation.
- Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Plan the study program so that, as much as possible, it meet the needs, interests and abilities of the students.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Interact with the students to induce curiosity, motivate, and provoke thinking, imagination and application of the concept taught.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an individual and in teams.
- Willingness to participate in the broader life of the Academy and to contribute positively to the ethos of the school.
- Commitment to personal growth and the development of others.
- High levels of competence with art-related technology as well as Google Docs, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Sound relationship building skills.
- Effective time management.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- An ability to delegate effectively.
- Very strong planning, organizing and classroom management skills..
- Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate high levels of professionalism.
- Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
- Management and procurement of art materials.
- Willingness to assist Visual Arts students after school hours.
- Plan and coordinate exhibitions of student work.
Applications for the post close on 31 January 2020.
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 31 March 2020, 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.