Design Teacher

OUR SCHOOL

Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard is a premium private school in Green Point, Cape Town. Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard offers a balanced, holistic, innovative learning experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence. Located on the slopes of Signal Hill, with views over the Green Point Eco-Park as well as Table Bay, our location provides a picturesque, tranquil learning environment. Blending local learning experiences with international best-practice, providing a balance between strong values and innovative thinking, Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard offers unique, contemporary, progressive educational opportunities, dedicated pastoral care and a family-like support structure.We provide premium education from Age 1 to Grade 12 to families living in the Waterfront, Green Point, Atlantic Seaboard, De Waterkant, Mouille point, Zooneboom areas.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard is hiring a Design Teacher to inspire, challenge, and nurture students from Grades 8 to 12, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking within a structured yet engaging learning environment. The role requires a teacher who can balance academic rigour with innovation, ensuring students reach their highest potential while developing their individual artistic voice. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and thought-provoking Design lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and academic standards.
• Foster an environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Set clear expectations for student learning and behaviour, providing regular assessment and constructive feedback.
• Prepare students for internal and external assessments and exhibitions.
• Maintain high professional standards in all aspects of teaching, communication, and classroom management.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and contribute to the school’s creative arts programme.
• Attend school functions and special events as required.
• Ensure that the learning environment reflects the school’s ethos and values.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A university degree in a relevant subject area (Design, Fine Arts, or related discipline).
• Recognised teaching qualification and appropriate right to work in South Africa.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, innovative, and inclusive lessons.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• A passion for inspiring creativity and fostering a love for design in students.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and collaboration within a high-performing team.
• Previous experience teaching Grades 8–12 within a high-achieving school.
• Familiarity with the IEB curriculum or similar.
• Confidence in using technology and digital tools to enhance learning.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.