Senior Preparatory Teacher

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Umhlanga is a premium co-educational, private school situated on the outskirts of the bustling Umhlanga Ridge - Durban, offering an Early Learning School, Preparatory School and IEB College to students from 1 year old to Grade 12.

The leading IEB School in Durban, Reddam House Umhlanga offers a Christian, holistic, innovative, educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

Set on 17 hectares of land, the School provides spacious, modern facilities, where children are encouraged to be children while functioning within the parameters of a robust, bespoke curriculum. The School’s tranquil setting is ideal for learning and outdoor activities.

Reddam House Umhlanga school seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling. Our comprehensive curriculum includes enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes as well as opportunities for philanthropy.

ROLE SUMMARY:

To adTo 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 Senior 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 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;
• Senior Preparatory teaching experience;
• Previous experience with IEB Programme is an advantage.
• ability to connect effectively with Senior Preparatory students;
• a thorough understanding of the Senior Preparatory 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.