Entrepreneurial Leadership Teacher

ABOUT US

Since 2008, African Leadership Academy (ALA) has sought to identify, develop, and connect the most promising young leaders on the African continent, organising them into a powerful community of ethical and effective collaborative action. More than 17 years into the journey, the organisation has built a powerful track record of impact. Our campus community serves 250+ young leaders from across the continent each year. Our pan-African programs in entrepreneurship and impactful careers serve hundreds more. Through these young leaders, we are already impacting thousands of Africans as we pursue a vision of lasting peace and shared prosperity.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Entrepreneurial Leadership Faculty plays a critical role in advancing ALA's mission to develop the next generation of ethical, entrepreneurial African leaders. EL Faculty design and deliver transformative learning experiences that cultivate ethical decision-making, entrepreneurial problem-solving, and leadership mindsets in students aged 16-19.

Faculty members serve as teachers, coaches, mentors, and contributors to the broader learning community. Through intentional practice, experiential learning, and student-centered instruction, they empower young leaders to identify opportunities, build impactful ventures, and contribute meaningfully to ALA's culture and community.

Together, we uphold the values of integrity, excellence, compassion, curiosity, diversity, and humility, fostering an environment where each student feels valued, supported, and inspired to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching & Learning Delivery

• Teach a minimum of two EL Year One classes and deliver engaging, rigorous lessons that develop leadership, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving skills.

Coaching Student Enterprises

• Coach 3-4 Student Enterprise teams through the entrepreneurial process, guiding them in ideation, execution, financial sustainability, and ethical leadership practice.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Collaborate with colleagues to design, refine, and improve curriculum, learning experiences, assessments, and materials across the two-year EL program.

Departmental & Institutional Collaboration

• Work with peers across departments to advance shared pedagogical vision, strengthen school culture, and contribute to institutional improvement initiatives.

Student success/advisory

You may serve as a faculty advisor for up to 12 students as they navigate the transformative journey of academic, personal, and social growth.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Promote the general progress and well-being of all students, but particularly those within the designated Advisory Group.
• Liaise with the Student Success Team and Heads of Year to ensure the implementation of the school's student support system.
• Evaluate and monitor the progress of students and keep up-to-date student records as may be required.
• Contribute to the preparation of individual education plans, progress files, and other reports.
• Alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved.
• Apply the school's behaviour management and safeguarding systems effectively and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with the parents of students as appropriate.
• Where appropriate, communicate and cooperate with persons or bodies outside the school.
• Follow agreed policies for communications in the school.
• Take part in community activities, including, but not limited to, parents' conferences, open days, and parental workshops.

Staff development and growth

• Ensure continual professional development through the identification and implementation of your own Personal Development Plan
• Take part in the school's staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
• Continue your own professional development in the relevant areas, including subject knowledge, teaching methods, and curriculum-based training provided by examination boards.
• Engage actively in the performance management review process.
• Contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum area/department in line with agreed school procedures, including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria.
• To seek/implement modification and improvement where required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA Required Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree or master's Degree related to Entrepreneurship, Education, Project Management, and Design Thinking.
• Coaching Certification
• PMI Certification

COMPETENCIES

Technical competencies:

• Experience in youth development, education, entrepreneurship, leadership development, or venture-building
• Proven experience designing and delivering programs, curricula, or experiential learning
• Experience in startups, businesses, or nonprofit organizations
• Experience in technology OR finance
• Strong understanding of Design Thinking and experiential learning methodology
• Residential program experience or previous work with boarding schools

Generic Competencies

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid computer literacy and an ability to learn new computer programs easily.
• Excellent one-on-one problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Project Management skills
• Ability to prioritise and work independently.
• Logical and rational decision-making approach
• Attention to detail

Attributes

• High levels of integrity and confidentiality, and emotional maturity.
• Good Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders and staff at all levels, together with the ability to resolve conflict.
• Resilient and possess the ability to defuse confrontation situations
• Capacity to remain calm and work under pressure of deadlines
• Patience, diplomacy, empathy, and flexibility when dealing with a range of situations and people
• Self-confidence and a willingness to accept responsibility and, where required, be proactive and take initiative.
• Ability and willingness to build a positive relationship with all stakeholders.
• Committed and enthusiastic.

Report to: Head of Department, Entrepreneurial Leadership
Job Location: ALA Campus, Honeydew, Johannesburg
Start date:01 August 2026