Grade 7-9 Maths and Science Teacher

Cape Town Torah High is an Independent International High School, registered with the WCED, situated in Gardens, Cape Town. We require a dynamic teacher to join our team ideally in June 2025 who is fully qualified to teach in a South African High School and is registered with SACE.

Aim of the school

Our school is cutting edge in that we prescribe to a personalised, self-directed educational philosophy. We keep our classes small and personalise each student’s educational trajectory. We encourage our students to be self-motivated, self-starters who ask, explore and understand, and we believe that this approach to education ensures our students learn at their own pace, are positioned at their ability level, and in so doing ensure that they do not fall behind due to conceptual/knowledge gaps but rather achieve their own personal best across all subjects.

As one of a small team of teachers, the successful candidate will need to fulfil the role of teacher/mentor to students, teaching primarily through one-on-one interaction in their field of expertise, as well as in other subject areas as needed to support the school’s timetable. Due to the nature of independent learning, the successful candidate needs to be competent in the administration and management of the students’ projected schedule and progress, keeping them accountable to an acceptable pace and level of achievement. Furthermore, we look for a teacher who brings excitement and a love of learning to the classroom, as well as leadership, with teaching that supports our philosophy.

Our Middle School students use the Maths-U-See curriculum while our High School Students are working towards their USA High School Diploma via the University of Nebraska High School (UNHS) online.

Responsibilities

Middle School

Grade 7 – 9 Maths and Science courses are created by external course providers. Teaching for these grades involves:

• Gaining mastery in all the Maths subject matter across grade levels 7-9 by watching the course videos, working through course materials and making connections between Middle School and High School Maths curriculum.
• Gaining mastery in all the Science subject matter across grade levels 7-9 by watching the course videos, working through course materials and making connections between Middle School and High School Science curriculum.
• Teaching subject coursework to single grade level groups or multi-grade level groups.
• Teaching subject coursework on a one-on-one basis at student-specific ability levels.
• Managing students’ weekly deadlines to ensure they cover the coursework within the allotted time per term.
• Marking and recording all work timeously within 24 hours.
• Remediating and extending students as needed.
• Finding and creating resources for Maths and Science to assist students in their learning.
• Conducting weekly Science experiments with each student.

Additional responsibilities

• Teaching at least one other subject, such as IT or PE.
• On campus during school hours: 08:00 to 16:00.
• Daily update of Progress Reports.
• Attend staff meetings daily.
• Attend parent/teacher meetings every term.
• Arrange, prepare for and transport students to outings relating to curricular requirements.
• Attend/lead at least one extramural activity per week.

Candidate Requirements

• An acceptance and willingness to become better acquainted with the Jewish values and practices that characterise our school.
• Self-motivation, with a sound work ethic, initiative and high levels of energy.
• Inherent professionalism and the ability to work with the team of teachers.
• Time and stress management, imparting this to students.
• Strong organisational skills, being adaptable and able to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills, as well as being student and parent oriented.
• An ability to inspire, comfort and build self-esteem.
• An ability to listen and respond to management, staff, students and parents.
• Excellent computer skills, across a variety of devices and programmes including sound knowledge of Google Suite.

As CTTH is a school that adheres to traditional values, teachers are expected to act in accordance with the spirit of these ideals, this includes modest attire and sensitivity to the beliefs of the school and students.

Applications close: Wednesday 30th of April.

In order to apply, please email your CV, cover letter, two recent references and copies of qualifications and SACE certificate to applications@cttorahhigh.com by no later than Wednesday, 30th of April.

CTTH is committed to the achievement of diversity and equity in employment. The School reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.

Closing Date

30/04/2025

Gardens Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa