Grade 5 & 6 Teacher

Reddam House Schools SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddam House Constantia, part of Inspired Education, seeks an enthusiastic educator to support Intermediate Phase students (Grade 5-7) in a premier international school setting. You will plan engaging lessons and foster holistic growth while upholding high standards of pedagogy and student care.

You will create a nurturing, ICT-enabled learning environment, collaborate with colleagues and parents, and contribute to ongoing professional development and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with students in the Intermediate Phase (Grade 5-7).
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching.
• Previous experience with IEB programmes.
• Previous experience in a high-performing international school.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present interesting and exciting lessons.
• Establish a nurturing learning environment and promote engaged learning.
• Be punctual and professional with regards to standards of work and homework.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Teach extra lessons two afternoons per week.
• Produce resources of a high standard for students.
• Respond to emails and calls from parents within 24 hours.
• Show loyalty to Reddam House.
• Attend all special occasions as directed by Head.
• Set and mark exams and other forms of student evaluation.
• Write comments and reports.
• Undertake other reasonable tasks as required.

Skills

ICT in teaching

IEB programmes

International school experience

Education

University degree in appropriate subject

SACE / certified teaching status

Right to work

Job description

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 lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Behave in a professional manner with regards to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Be open to continuously developing one’s 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 comments reports.
• The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with students in the Intermediate Phase (Grade 5-7) i.e primary school level
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching.
• Previous experience with IEB programmes.
• Previous experience in a high-performing international school.

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• University degree in appropriate subject.
• Certified Teaching Status/SACE.
• Appropriate right to work.

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

• An unwavering commitment to the development of students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents.
• A demonstrable passion for the profession.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A positive attitude to change.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

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