College Geography Teacher

Inspired; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is seeking a passionate Geography teacher to join their team. The role involves creating engaging lessons, mentoring students, and participating in a high-performing educational environment. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the FET level, a related university degree, and SACE accreditation. The institution values creativity and dedication to student development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience Teaching Geography at FET level (Gr10 – 12).
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching.
• Previous experience with the IEB programme is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons aligned with IEB standards.
• Evaluate and reflect on teaching practice to improve effectiveness.
• Provide pastoral care and mentoring to students.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Assessment design

Education

University degree in Geography or related subject

SACE accreditation

Job description

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 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 amongst a dynamic team.


• Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting and IEB aligned Geography 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.


• 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.

WHAT WE\'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Lives Passion with a Plan applied over Time


• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals


• Adaptable style that drives for high performance


• Ability to judge learning effectiveness


• Excellent preparation and planning


• Assessment of student outcomes to enhance performanc


• The ability to engage and interest teenagers


• A minimum of three years’ experience Teaching Geography at a FET level (Gr10 – 12)


• The ability to contribute to a high performing team.


• Previous experience with the IEB programme


• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching


• The ability to coach an afternoon activity would be advantageous


• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school


• University degree in an appropriate subject


• SACE accreditation.

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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