Locum Teacher: Grade 0

Trinityhouse Schools; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH, a leading private education provider in Africa, is seeking a Pre-Primary educator for its Schools Division. The role focuses on preparing children for formal schooling, developing personal, physical and psycho-social growth, and fostering partnerships with parents and the wider community.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in ECD or related field (NQF 7), with PGCE if psychology applies, SACE registration and police clearance, plus 2–5 years teaching experience, and basic

Qualifications

• Degree or PGCE with SACE certification and police clearance.
• 2-5 years teaching experience in early childhood.
• Computer and digital literacy.
• First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Academic Delivery and Assessment & Reporting.
• Student Behaviour Management.
• School Brand Ambassadorship.
• Administration.
• Health & Safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Digital literacy

Education

Degree (NQF 7) in ECD or B. Education (ECD/Foundation Phase)

PGCE (if degree suitable viz Psychology)

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 home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Pre- Primary educators will be expected to create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and get children ready for formal schooling so as to maximize the personal, physical and psycho-social development of every child. 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

• Degree (NQF level 7) in ECD or B. Education (ECD/Foundation Phase)
• A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable viz Psychology
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 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