Locum - Afrikaans Specialist Teacher

ADvTECH; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH, a leader in private education in Africa, is seeking Intersen phase Educators to enhance students' foundational education. The role requires excellent teaching skills, strategic collaboration with stakeholders, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Candidates should hold an appropriate degree, with two to five years of teaching experience, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2-5 years of teaching experience required.
• SACE certification and police clearance are mandatory.
• Must demonstrate ongoing personal inquiry and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver future-focused education and inspire students.
• Manage student behavior and academic assessments.
• Communicate effectively with the learning community.

Skills

Planning and organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree (NQF level 6)

PGCE or B. Education

First Aid certification

Tools

Computer and digital literacy

Job description

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 homeschooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Intersen phase Educators will be expected to establish and further extend students' basic education foundations and guide them toward developing abstract thought and successfully completing independent work across all curriculum areas. They will need to:

• Deliver future-focused education in which students are motivated, inspired, and challenged;
• Demonstrate strength of character, integrity, and professionalism at all times;
• Develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians, and community members;
• Communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful, and open-minded manner.

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

• An undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) and PGCE or B. Education (Intermediate, Intersen or Senior Phase)
• SACE certification and police clearance are required
• 2-5 years of teaching experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid certification

Attributes & Competencies

• A lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection, and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching and learning, remaining abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills with superior attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high emotional intelligence
• Professional time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems effectively