Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
OUR SCHOOL:
Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate. Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are a top performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school.
We nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.
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 and sports environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan prepare and present interesting and exciting Afrikaans lessons.
- Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
- Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.
- Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
- Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.
- Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.
- 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 Reddford House.
- Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
- Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.
- Write report comments.
- The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Have a relevant degree and teaching qualification
- Be registered with SACE
- Have a strong connection with teenagers
- Have proven excellence in teaching Afrikaans
- Be energetic and proactive
- Exhibit strong communication skills
- Enjoy supporting and contributing to the success of teams
- Live with high standards and seek consistent improvement over time.
- Have excellent administration skills and a ready attention to detail.
- Preferably) have experience of teaching the IEB curriculum
- Be ready to contribute to the extra-mural (afternoon) programme.
- Be willing to organise / attend camps as per school requirements
- Be available for Regional and National conferences or other training as required
- Have experience or, or a willingness to join IEB marking and moderation panels.
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.
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