Boys Senior Prep Head of Department: IsiZulu at ST Peters Preparatory Schools

Duties (not an exhaustive list):

• Teach IsiZulu to grade 6 and 7 pupils
• Ensure that lessons impart a love for learning across a host of subjects
• Plan and teach interesting and engaging lessons
• Involvement in the extramural programme, which may include Saturdays
• Promotion of the St Peter's Prep Schools attributes and values
• Teach according to the St Peter's Prep Schools Best Practice pedagogy
• Communicate and engage with parents on boys’ academic progress
• Play an active role in the school’s Pastoral Care system ensuring the social and emotional needs are met
• Lead strategic planning, implementation and continuous review of the IsiZulu curriculum across the school

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant teaching qualification
• SACE Registration
• A minimum of 5 years’ IsiZulu teaching experience
• An understanding of Inquiry Based Learning would be advantageous
• Ability to coach Boys' sport would be advantageous

Skills and Attributes:

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• A willingness to work as part of a team and team teach, if required
• An energetic and inspirational approach to boys’ learning and motivation
• A progressive understanding of current educational trends
• The capacity to develop and sustain new teaching methodologies and practices
• A values-based approach to teaching
• The intention to work according to the school’s ethos, specifications and policies
• A willingness to support and mentor, and to be mentored
• The flexibility, ability, and willingness to work outside school hours, when necessary
• A commitment to ongoing personal development and a future-oriented approach