College Afrikaans Teacher

Inspired; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium educational institution in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated teacher to deliver engaging Afrikaans FAL lessons and promote student well-being. The ideal candidate should have a university degree, SACE Certification, and at least 3 years of teaching experience. A commitment to safeguarding children is essential. This role involves nurturing a positive classroom environment and engaging with parents effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience with students in secondary school.
• Experience with IEB Programmes preferred.
• Strong understanding in the relevant subject area.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and present Afrikaans FAL lessons.
• Evaluate and refine teaching practices.
• Respond to parent communications within 24 hours.

Skills

Adaptable teaching style

Excellent preparation and planning

Ability to judge learning effectiveness

Genuine care for student welfare

Education

University degree in appropriate subject

SACE Certification

Certified Teaching Status

Job description

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard is a premium private school in Green Point, Cape Town. Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard offers a balanced, holistic, innovative learning experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence. Located on the slopes of Signal Hill, with views over the Green Point Eco-Park as well as Table Bay, our location provides a picturesque, tranquil learning environment. Blending local learning experiences with international best-practice, providing a balance between strong values and innovative thinking, Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard offers unique, contemporary, progressive educational opportunities, dedicated pastoral care and a family-like support structure.We provide premium education from Age 1 to Grade 12 to families living in the Waterfront, Green Point, Atlantic Seaboard, De Waterkant, Mouille point, Zooneboom areas.

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 transport children and miscellaneous articles safely as and when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan prepare and present interesting and exciting Afrikaans FAL 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 Reddam 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.

WHAT WE\'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals


• Adaptable teaching style incorporating feedback


• A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area


• Ability to judge learning effectiveness


• Excellent preparation and planning


• Assessment of student outcomes and feedback to enhance performance


• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfar


• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with students in a secondary school and post 1


• SACE Certification


• Previous experience with IEB Programmes


• University degree in appropriate subject


• Certified Teaching Status


• Appropriate right to work.

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.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com

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