Head of Department : IsiZulu (FAL)

Trinityhouse Schools; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private school in South Africa is seeking a Senior Phase Educator to deliver inspiring education and manage student development. The role requires a relevant degree and teaching certification, along with 2-5 years of teaching experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years teaching experience required.
• First Aid certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous academic programs.
• Assess and report on student academic performance.
• Manage student behavior effectively.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for the school.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Planning and organisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Digital literacy

Education

Degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education

SACE certification

Job description

Overview

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

Senior Phase Educators will plan, deliver and assess a rigorous and relevant academic programme to all students in the classes assigned in order to maximize the emotional, social and intellectual wellbeing of all students in their care. They will guide students, in important decisions on subject choices and create an encouraging learning environment which stimulates and inspires students and helps them to realize their full potential. 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 Degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (Senior Phase or FET) and possibly a specialized degree if teaching into a specialist subject
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching, if applicable
• 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