Head of Life Orientation College

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate. Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are a top performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school. We nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.

ROLE SUMMARY:

To adopt an aspirant 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:

• Coordinate (plan, manage and lead) the Life Orientation programme.
• Be an active contributor amongst a dynamic team.
• Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting and Life Orientation lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes deep learning.
• To serve the community.
• Behave in a professional manner.
• Consistently evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Continuously seek professional development.
• Teach extra lessons, when applicable and required, on two afternoons per week.
• Be actively engaged in the afternoon programme for a minimum of two afternoons per week.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages within 24 hours.
• Exemplify qualities of ‘good’, care, effort and kindness.
• To attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
• To meet all appropriate timelines for action.
• To be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of students.
• Effectively set and mark assessments and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write informative report comments.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Lives Passion with a Plan applied over Time
• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
• Adaptable style that drives for high performance
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness
• Excellent preparation and planning
• Assessment of student outcomes to enhance performanc
• The ability to engage and interest teenagers
• A minimum of three years’ experience teaching grade 12 Life Orientation
• Experience of the IEB programme
• Confidence with use of ICT in teachin
• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school
• University degree in an appropriate subject
• SACE accreditation
• The ability to coach an afternoon activity would be advantageous

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.