Job Openings 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

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet and manage all safeguarding protocols and policies. 
• Manage all Water Polo teams, coaches, fixtures, events and supporting logistics.
• Coach in at least one Sporting code – therein to plan, prepare and present engaging sessions.
• Teach a Grade 8 and or 9 Physical Education class.
• Assist with the management of the winter sports programme 
• Attend relevant Reddam sports tours as either the coach or manager.
• To attend all occasions appropriate to the position
• To be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of students
• Where relevant, write informative report comments.
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Heads / Heads of Sport determine

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
• Adaptable style that drives for high performance
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student and team welfare
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness.
• Excellent preparation and planning
• Assessment of student outcomes to enhance performance.
• The ability to engage and ‘interest’ children.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sport administration / leadership
• The ability to contribute to a high performing team
• Skilled in sharing a compelling story to engage stakeholders and direct action
• Outstanding administrative skills 
• Outstanding commitment to action and realizing objectives
• First Aid Training
• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school
• University degree in an appropriate course and/or a Diploma in Sports’ Management
• SACE accreditation

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out of full responsibility and duties required of a Teaching Deputy Student Affairs Sport.
• 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

• A minimum of 10 -15 years of experience working with students in the Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-7) i.e primary school level
• Experience and confidence with use of ICT in teaching
• Experience in teaching Mathematics and Sciences up to Grade 7
• Proficiency and resilience in teaching within the dynamic and driven academic programme
• Have a sound track record of managing student conduct
• Understanding of and ability to manage a positive discipline and restorative justice programme
• Effective communication skills – parents, students and staff
• Experience in leading a team
• Sound track record of successes and involvement in various sporting codes
• High organization and planning skills – able to manage high volumes of Sports related admin
• 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