Senior Preparatory Teacher at Reddam House Helderfontein

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• plan, prepare and present interesting and interactive lessons;
• establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes learning;
• behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standard of work and homework of students;
• evaluate, reflect on and refine your teaching practice;
• teach academic support lessons as required;
• produce documents for students of a high standard (e.g. worksheets);
• respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours;
• professionally formulate accurate, fair and transparent report comments;
• show loyalty to all aspects of Reddam House Umhlanga;
• attend all special occasions at the discretion of the Head;
• be fully involved in the preparatory school extramural programme.
• be open to continuously develop one’s teaching through personal and school wide professional development;
• The post holder is required to undertake reasonable tasks that the School Head / line manager may determine.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Undergraduate degree with a postgraduate teaching diploma;
• SACE registered;
• Senior Preparatory teaching experience;
• Previous experience with IEB Programme is an advantage.
• ability to connect effectively with Senior Preparatory students;
• a thorough understanding of the Senior Preparatory subject material that you will be teaching;
• ability to be a role model;
• ability to reflect on own practice;
• excellent planning, organising and reporting skills;
• excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation);
• excellent time management skills;
• excellent interpersonal skills and strong team orientation.
• confidence with use of ICT in teaching.