PGCE Assessor – Teaching Practice

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PGCE Teaching Practice Assessor evaluating portfolios, lesson plans, and practicum evidence. Ensuring rigorous assessment aligned with South African higher-education standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess Teaching Practice portfolios, reports, lesson plans, reflective activities, and supporting evidence for academic quality and alignment with programme outcomes
  • Ensure assessments align with institutional standards, curriculum requirements, approved assessment criteria, and NQF expectations
  • Evaluate student submissions to ensure assessment decisions are valid, reliable, fair, consistent, and academically rigorous
  • Provide constructive academic feedback to students in accordance with approved rubrics and assessment guidelines
  • Ensure that Teaching Practice evidence demonstrates appropriate application of pedagogical knowledge in school-based learning environments
  • Verify academic coherence, reflective practice, lesson planning, and appropriate pedagogical approaches in submitted evidence
  • Collaborate with programme coordinators and academic teams during the Teaching Practice assessment process
  • Ensure compliance with quality assurance, academic integrity, and regulatory requirements
  • Meet assessment deadlines and complete required revisions or reassessments where applicable

Requirements:

  • A master’s degree in Education, Teacher Education, Curriculum Studies, or a related specialisation (essential)
  • At least two years’ experience in higher education, teacher education, Teaching Practice, assessment, curriculum design, or academic reviewing
  • Demonstrable experience assessing, marking, moderating, or reviewing academic work or Teaching Practice evidence
  • Experience in distance or online education will serve as an advantage
  • Familiarity with South African higher education quality assurance frameworks
  • Computer literacy with access to a reliable internet connection and laptop/desktop
  • Strong subject knowledge in teacher education, Teaching Practice, and appropriate pedagogical methodologies
  • Excellent academic assessment, writing, reviewing, and feedback skills
  • Understanding of curriculum, assessment practices, and Work-Integrated Learning in higher education
  • Knowledge of South African education contexts and school-based teaching practice frameworks
  • Strong attention to detail and quality assurance principles
  • Ability to work independently and meet strict assessment deadlines
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in digital platforms and online learning environments