Senior Preparatory Grades 4-7 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 lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behavior and standards of work.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.
• Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.
• 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 Reddam House.
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• Complete continues assessment, progress reports 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 welfar
• Adaptable teaching style incorporating feedback to parents and students
• A depth of understanding requirements in the relevant grades
• Previous experience with students in a Preparatory School
• University or College degree in appropriate subject
• Certified Teaching Status/SACE
• Appropriate right to work.