Visual Arts Teacher at Reddam House Helderfontein

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reddam House Helderfontein is a premium private school in Fourways, Gauteng, situated in Johannesburg’s picturesque Helderfontein Estate Valley close to the leafy suburbs of Dainfern, Lonehill and Broadacres. The Helderfontein campus provides an idyllic, tranquil and secure environment where children are nurtured and encouraged to learn through exploration. Accessibility to the abundant natural landscape enables our teachers to bring the outdoors into the classroom.

We require an enthusiastic and capable Visual Arts Teacher who is able to create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential. The successful applicant will have 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. This is a full-time permanent role and its due to commence term 1 2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and present interesting and exciting lessons
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes learning.
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work and homework of students.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine your teaching practice.
• Teach extra lessons when required on two afternoons per week.
• Produce resources for students of a high standard.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• Exam setting and the marking of exams and all other forms of student evaluation
• The writing of report comments
• Prepare practical learning opportunities for students.
• 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.
• written and presentation)
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation.
• University degree in appropriate subject
• Certified Teaching Status
• Appropriate right to work.
• SACE registered.