Locum Teacher

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Umhlanga is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Preparatory School to provide strong leadership and ensure a holistic and high-quality educational experience for students and staff within the Preparatory School phase. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment, driving academic excellence, and promoting the overall well-being and development of both students and teachers. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional management and interpersonal skills, dedicated to upholding the high standards of Inspired Schools.

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 Junior Preparatory students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• plan, prepare and present interesting and interactive lessons;
• establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes learning;
• behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standard of work and homework of students;
• evaluate, reflect on and refine your teaching practice;
• teach academic support lessons as required;
• produce documents for students of a high standard (e.g. worksheets);
• respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours;
• professionally formulate accurate, fair and transparent report comments;
• show loyalty to all aspects of Reddam House Umhlanga;
• attend all special occasions at the discretion of the Head;
• be fully involved in the Junior Preparatory school extramural programme.
• be open to continuously develop one’s teaching through personal and school wide professional development;
• The post holder is required to undertake reasonable tasks that the School Head / line manager may determine.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Undergraduate degree with a postgraduate teaching diploma;
• SACE registered;
• Preparatory teaching experience;
• Previous experience with IEB Programme is an advantage.
• ability to connect effectively with students;
• a thorough understanding of the subject material that you will be teaching;
• ability to be a role model;
• ability to reflect on own practice;
• excellent planning, organising and reporting skills;
• excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• excellent time management skills;
• excellent interpersonal skills and strong team orientation.
• confidence with use of ICT in teaching.

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.