College Science and Maths Teacher at Reddam House Helderfontein

ROLE SUMMARY:

To adopt a holistic view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them. To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and present interesting and exciting Science lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Behave in a professional manner regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.
• Evaluate, reflect on, and refine teaching practice.
• Be open to continuously developing ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.
• Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.
• Produce resources of a high standard for students.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.
• Show loyalty to all facets of Reddford House.
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the Head.
• Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write report comments.
• The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determines.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals.
• Adaptable teaching style incorporating feedback.
• A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area.
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness.
• Excellent preparation and planning.
• Assessment of student outcomes and feedback to enhance students’ performance.
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare
• A minimum of 2/3/4/5 years’ experience with students in a secondary school.
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching.
• Previous experience with IEB Programmes.
• Previous experience in high-performing schools.
• University degree in appropriate subject
• Certified Teaching Status. SACE.
• Appropriate right to work.