College Mathematics Teacher

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Waterfall is a co-educational and non-denominational environment designed to recognise, nurture and develop the individuality of each student placed in our care and to extend students to their maximum potential in all aspects of education.

Our teachers understand the need not only for the importance of teaching the required curriculum, but also for forming a relationship with your child, a relationship that is built on trust and mutual respect. The school’s architecture is perfectly suited to the rustic environment it finds itself in, with wood and stone-clad walls. The tranquil setting provides an atmosphere that is conducive to discovery and learning. Phase 1 of the Preparatory and Secondary School was opened in 2012 with 600 students and, with community confidence, the student body grew to more than 1000 students in 2013 and has continued to grow each subsequent 

ROLE SUMMARY:

• To adopt an aspirant 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:

• Be an active contributor and collaborator amongst a dynamic team.
• Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting and IEB aligned Mathematics lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes deep learning.
• To serve the community.
• Behave in a professional manner.
• Consistently evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Continuously seek professional development.
• Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.
• Be actively engaged in the afternoon programme for a minimum of two afternoons per week.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages within 24 hours.
• Exemplify qualities of ‘good’, care, effort and kindness.
• To attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
• To meet all appropriate timelines for action.
• To be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of students.
• Effectively set and mark assessments and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write informative report comments.
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / Deputy Head of Academics fairly determine.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience: 

• The ability to engage and interest teenagers 
• A minimum of three years’ experience Teaching Mathematics at a FET level (Gr10 – 12) 
• Previous experience with the IEB programme 
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching 
• The ability to coach an afternoon activity would be advantageous 

Qualifications and Accreditatons: 

• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school 
• University degree in an appropriate subject 
• SACE accreditation 

Personal Competencies and Attributes: 

• A passion for the role of Educator 
• A deep understanding of Mathematics 
• An unwavering commitment to the development of students 
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills 
• Proven ability to be a part of a team striving for growth and consistent improvement
• A positive attitude to change · An excellent classroom practitioner 
• A continuous improvement mindset 

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.