IT TEACHING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 - 7

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

Job summary

A leading Independent Day School in Cape Town is seeking an IT Teaching Assistant to support the Computer Room and assist with robotics activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for IT and education, along with strong interpersonal skills. Experience with children is advantageous, and a commitment to the school's Catholic ethos is required. This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to work in a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or in an educational setting advantageous.
• Interest in IT and girls' education.
• Patient, approachable, organised, and reliable.
• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and Dominican values of Springfield Convent School.

Responsibilities

• Support the Computer Room including iPad bookings, charging checks, sanitising.
• Assist with robotics club activities and set up robotics workstations.
• Sort and maintain LEGO kits and classroom resources.
• Laminating, printing, and preparing posters and materials.
• Escort younger pupils to and from the Computer Room.
• Assist teachers and pupils with computer lab activities as needed.

Skills

Experience with children or in an educational setting

Interest in IT

Patient

Approachable

Organised

Reliable

Job description

Springfield Convent School is a leading Independent Day School for girls from Pre-Primary to Matric. Founded by the Cabra Dominican Sisters in 1871, Springfield is nestled in beautiful historic gardens on Wynberg Hill in Cape Town. The School has a longstanding, proud academic record with a nurturing Catholic atmosphere and tradition, exceptionally successful music, art, and drama departments, as well as excellent sports facilities.

Within the Catholic ethos and Dominican values, particularly in relation to respecting each person’s dignity and the common good, we educate children of all faiths, developing the talents, virtues, and potential of each individual – both pupils and staff.

The Junior School Principal invites applications for the position of IT Teaching Assistant (Grades 1–7).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Computer Room, including iPad bookings, charging checks, sanitising, and monitoring devices for damage
• Assist with robotics club activities and set up robotics workstations
• Sort and maintain LEGO kits and classroom resources
• Laminating, printing, and preparing posters and materials
• Escort younger pupils to and from the Computer Room
• Assist teachers and pupils with computer lab activities as needed

Requirements

• Experience with children or in an educational setting advantageous
• Interest in IT and girls’ education
• Patient, approachable, organised, and reliable
• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and Dominican values of Springfield Convent School

Springfield Convent School reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. The application will not of itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Springfield is committed to transformation and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Applicants not contacted should consider their application unsuccessful