Foundation Phase Teacher

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education management seeks passionate foundation phase educators to inspire and equip students with essential skills. This role emphasizes creating engaging learning experiences and fostering strong partnerships with the community. Ideal candidates will possess a PGCE and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enriching lives through quality education, where your contributions will help shape the future of young learners. If you are a lifelong learner with a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of teaching experience required.
• Must have SACE certification and police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver future-focused education that motivates and inspires students.
• Manage student behavior and maintain academic standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Problem Solving

Digital Literacy

Education

PGCE

Degree in Psychology

Tools

First Aid Certification

Job description

• Business Unit: Randpark Ridge Preparatory
• Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
• Company primary industry: Education Management
• Job functional area: Education

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

• 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 certification.
• 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.

Please apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal.

Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa