Foundation Phase FAL Afrikaans Teacher

Advtech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH is Africa's leading private education provider, delivering IEB, Cambridge and IB curricula across prestigious school brands. We seek a Foundation Phase educator to foster reading, literacy and numeracy.

You will collaborate with colleagues, parents and the wider community, model professionalism and support student growth, behaviour, health and safety in a vibrant learning environment. This role requires a reflective, lifelong learner mindset.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in ECD or Foundation Phase education.
• PGCE required if the degree is in Psychology.
• SACE certification and police clearance are requirements.
• 2–5 years teaching experience.
• Computer and digital literacy.
• First Aid

Responsibilities

• Deliver foundation phase curriculum focusing on reading, literacy and numeracy.
• Build and maintain partnerships with colleagues, parents and community.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively within the learning community.
• Be accountable for academic delivery, assessment and reporting.
• Maintain health and safety and administrative duties.

Skills

Lifelong learner

Planning & organisation

Interpersonal skills

High EQ

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree (NQF 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)

PGCE (if degree suitable viz Psychology)

SACE certification

Police clearance

Job description

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Foundation phase educators will create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and equip children with the requisite basic education skills in the areas of reading, literacy and numeracy amongst others. They will need :-

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable viz Psychology
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately