Mathematics Educator - Intersen Phase

Letshalo HR Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational service in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated teacher for the Intersen phase, primarily focused on mathematics education. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a positive classroom environment, engaging with learners, and managing academic activities effectively. A Bachelor of Education is essential along with at least 3-5 years of teaching experience in mathematics. This role offers an opportunity for professional development and contribution to the school's success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience teaching mathematics in the Intersen phase.
• Knowledge of CAPS curriculum essentials.

Responsibilities

• Engage in classroom teaching to foster progression in learning.
• Cooperate with colleagues to maintain good teaching standards.
• Participate in school educator appraisal processes.

Skills

Teaching Mathematics

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor of Education in the Intersen Phase

Honours Degree

SACE Certificate

Job description

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Teaching

• To engage in classroom teaching which will foster a purposeful progression in learning, and which is consistent with the learning areas and programmes of subjects and grades as determined.
• To be a class teacher.
• To prepare lessons taking into account orientation, regional courses, new approaches, techniques, evaluation, aids, etc., in their field.
• To plan, co‑ordinate, control, administer, evaluate, and report on learners academic progress.
• To recognize that learning is an active process and be prepared to use a variety of strategies to meet the outcomes of the curriculum.
• To establish a classroom environment that stimulates positive learning and actively engages learners in the learning process.
• To consider and utilize the learners own experiences as a fundamental and valuable resource.
• To continuously improve and strengthen the Mathematics Department.

Extra and Co‑Curricular

• To assist the departmental head in identifying aspects that require special attention and to assist in addressing them.
• To cater for the educational and general welfare of all learners in his / her care.
• To share in the responsibilities of organizing and conducting extra and co‑curricular activities.

Administrative

• To coordinate and control all the academic activities of each subject taught.
• To control and coordinate stock and equipment that is used and required.
• To perform or assist with one or more other non‑teaching administrative duties such as :

secretary to general staff meeting and / or others

• fire drill and first aid
• timetabling
• collection of fees and other monies
• staff welfare
• accidents

Interaction with Stakeholders

• To participate in agreed school / educator appraisal processes to regularly review their professional practice to improve teaching, learning, and management.
• To remain informed of current developments in educational thinking and curriculum development.

Communication

• To co‑operate with colleagues of all grades to maintain a good teaching standard and progress among learners and to foster administrative efficiency within the school.
• To collaborate with educators of other schools in organising and conducting extra and co‑curricular activities.
• To meet parents and discuss with them the conduct and progress of their children.
• To participate in departmental committees, seminars, and courses to contribute to and / or update one's professional views / standards.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of education in the Intersen phase
• Honours degree advantageous
• SACE certificate
• Knowledge of CAPS
• Minimum 3-5 years experience teaching mathematics in the Intersen phase

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.