Early Learning/Junior Prep Art and Dance 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:

The Art and Dance Teacher will foster creativity, confidence, and expressive skills in young learners across the Early Learning School and Junior Prep phases. The successful candidate will create a nurturing classroom environment, deliver engaging lessons, and support each child’s artistic and developmental journey.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver creative, engaging Art and Dance lessons.
• Establish a warm, supportive and stimulating learning environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism in punctuality, behaviour, work standards and student expectations.
• Reflect on teaching practice and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Produce high-quality learning materials and resources.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, responding within 24 hours.
• Teach extra lessons when required on two afternoons per week.
• Attend school events and special occasions as directed.
• Set and mark assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Write high-quality report comments.
• Undertake any additional duties as assigned by school leadership.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A university degree in a relevant subject and certified teaching status.
• At least 3 years’ experience teaching in an Early Learning School.
• Confidence integrating ICT into teaching practice.
• Passion for Art and Dance education and experience working with very young learners.
• Strong organisational skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A positive, adaptable approach and excellent classroom practice.
• Genuine care for student wellbeing and development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and a Teaching Assistant.
• Right to work in South Africa.

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.