Natural & Social Sciences Teacher (Grades 5 - 7)

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 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.
• To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out of full responsibility and duties required of a Natural Science teacher.
• 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.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience:

●    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

Qualifications and Accreditations: 

●    University degree in appropriate phase (Intermediate Phase)
●    Certified Teaching Status - SACE registered 
●    Appropriate right to work   

●    Google /Apple Accredited Educator 

Personal Competencies and Attributes: 

• An unwavering commitment to the development of students
• A demonstrable passion for the profession
• Excellent organizational skills
• A positive attitude to change
• An excellent classroom practitioner
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Team player 

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.