Part Time College Music, History and Piano Teacher

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:

• Teach approximately 15 Music lessons per two week cycle.
• Lead the development of engaging Music history lessons.
• Provide private piano lessons.
• Be an active contributor amongst a dynamic team.
• Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting and IEB aligned Music lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes deep learning.
• To serve the community.
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, and standards of work.
• Consistently evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Continuously seek professional development.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages within 24 hours.
• Exemplify qualities of ‘good’, care, effort and kindness at all times.
• To attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
• To meet all appropriate timelines for action.
• Effectively set and mark assessments and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write informative report comments.
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / Deputy Head of Academics fairly determine.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Lives Passion with a Plan applied over Time
• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
• Adaptable style that drives for high performance
• The ability to engage and ‘interest’ teenagers
• A minimum of three years’ experience teaching high school Music
• The ability to contribute to a high performing team
• Previous experience with the IEB programme
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching
• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school
• University degree in an appropriate subject
• SACE accreditation
• A passion for the role of Educator
• A deep understanding of Music and Music history
• An unwavering commitment to the development of students
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to be a part of a team striving for growth and consistent improvement
• A continuous improvement mindset

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.