Phyiscal Education / Sports Science / Natural Science Teacher at Reddam House Helderfontein

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out of full responsibility and duties required of a Physical Education (PE) teacher as well as the teaching of Sport Science, Natural Science and Social Sciences. 
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.
• Add value to the team, in the classroom and beyond i.e. fulfilling various school life duties.
• Use technology effectively and creatively to enhance learning.
• Creation of rich, real and relevant 21 century content and high quality resources for students.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.
• Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.
• Show loyalty to all facets of Reddam House.
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• Set and mark assessments 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 determine.

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 performance
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare
• A minimum of 5 years experience with students in the Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-7) i.e primary  school level
• Experience and confidence with use of ICT in teaching
• Previous experience within the South African Independent Schools system
• Previous experience in a high-performing international school
• University degree in appropriate phase (Intermediate Phase)
• Certified Teaching Status - SACE registered
• Appropriate right to work