Early Learning School Stage 2 Maternity Post

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Bedfordview is a premium, co-educational private school situated near the prestigious Kensington Golf Course. 

Providing a balanced, holistic, and innovative learning experience, our private school encourages students to realise their unique talents and skills in pursuit of academic excellence. 

Our Bedfordview School has two extensive campuses, with phenomenal facilities for academics, sport, and the creative arts. Our Early Learning School and Junior Preparatory students at our BCC Campus benefit from vibrant classrooms, spacious playgrounds, sports fields, cricket nets and tennis courts. Senior Preparatory and College students enjoy modern classrooms with extensive sports fields, an Astro-turf, tennis courts, cricket oval and swimming pool. 

One of the best schools in the Bedfordview area, we provide a premium private education to families living in the leafy suburbs of Bedfordview, Boksburg, Edenvale, Kensington, and the wider Germiston area.

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 stage 2 lessons
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Behave in a professional manner regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ wellbeing.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.
• Assist with afternoon duties when required.
• Produce resources of a high standard for students.
• 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.
• Attend to ongoing observations and record holistic assessments as appropriate for the age group.
• Complete reports on the provided platforms.
• 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:

• Ability to be a role model and reflect on own practice
• Good planning, organising and reporting skills
• Good communication skills (oral, written and presentation) and good time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation
• Good with children and classroom management 

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Matric and appropriate diploma/degree for early childhood development
• Experience working with school children in a similar role
• Security Clearance

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

• An unwavering commitment to the development of children and a demonstrable passion for the profession
• Excellent organisational skills and a positive attitude to change
• Applicant must be available in June for training and handover of class.

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.