College Mathematics and Natural Science Teacher

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Helderfontein is a premier, private school, situated in the picturesque Helderfontein Estate Valley, surrounded by the leafy suburbs of Dainfern, Fourways, Lonehill and Broadacres. The Helderfontein Campus provides a beautiful, tranquil, secure, nurturing, enabling, learning-and-exploring environment. The natural, surrounding beauty encourages our teachers to bring the outdoor environment into the classroom. Reddam House Helderfontein offers a balanced, holistic, innovative, learning experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence. Being part of the Fourways area offers convenience, security and exclusivity, providing premium education to families living in the Fourways, Sandton & Gauteng vicinity. We offer weekly and termly boarding from Grade 6 – 12, providing a home-away-from-home to students outside South Africa from neighbouring countries including: Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.

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:

• Plan, prepare and present interesting and exciting Maths and NS lessons
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes learning.
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work and homework of students.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine your teaching practice.
• Teach extra lessons when required on two afternoons per week.
• Produce resources for students of a high standard.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• Exam setting and the marking of exams and all other forms of student evaluation
• The writing of report comments
• Prepare practical learning opportunities for students.
• 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
• Ability to connect effectively with children
• A thorough understanding of the subject material that you will be teaching including Mathematics and Natural Science
• Ability to be a role model
• Ability to reflect on own practice
• Previous experience with IEB Programmes
• Previous experience in a high-performing international school
• Good planning, organising and reporting skills
• Good communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation

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.