JP Teacher at Reddam House Helderfontein

Application closing date:  30th October 2026

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 lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Behave professionally concerning punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Be open to continuously developing one's teaching through personal and school-wide professional development.
• Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.
• Assist with the co-curricular programme.
• Produce resources of a high standard for students.
• Show loyalty to all facets of Reddam House.
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• Set and mark exams if applicable 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.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience:

• Confidence in the use of IT in teaching
• Proven track record of teaching
• Previous experience with the IEB Programme
• A minimum of 3 -5 years experience will be advantageous

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• University qualification
• Certified Teaching Status (SACE)

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

• An unwavering commitment to the development of students
• A demonstrable passion for the profession
• Excellent organizational skills
• A positive attitude to change
• An excellent classroom practitioner
• A continuous improvement mindset