Part-Time Geography Teacher

Pinelands High School; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive public school in Cape Town seeks a dedicated Part-time Geography Teacher to develop young minds. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and at least one year of teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching Geography, conducting extra-mural activities, and participating in school functions. Applicants should be passionate about education and proficient in using Microsoft and Google tools. Flexible working hours may be required, and the position begins on 01 January.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in teaching Geography.
• Ability to engage with dynamic and passionate youth.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography to specified classes.
• Carry out extra-mural activities as allocated.
• Prepare and evaluate teaching materials.
• Participate in meetings and professional development.
• Work flexible hours including extra-curricular duties.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Computer literacy

Education

Appropriate degree and qualification to teach Geography

Proof of SACE registration

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Job Advert SummaryWe are a diverse, progressive, high-functioning public school which seeks to employ professionals who are hard-working, resilient, passionate, and ready to immerse themselves in the holistic development of young people.The following fixed contract SGB post is available from 01 January

Position

Part‑time Geography Teacher (FET and Senior Phase). The successful candidate will become part of a cohesive and happy staff team with a clear vision for the power of education in the lives of individuals, and in their families and communities.

Closing Date

17 October

Conditions of Application

Should applicants not have heard from the school by 03 November, they may assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Minimum Requirements

• Have an appropriate degree and qualification to teach Geography.
• Appropriate academic and professional teaching qualifications, with proof of SACE registration.
• At least one year of experience in teaching Geography.
• A passion for teaching and learning, and working with dynamic and engaged youth.
• Be computer literate and capable of effectively using the Microsoft and Google suits to enhance teaching and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Geography to a range of classes as specified in the school timetable.
• Carry out extra‑mural activities as allocated which may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the areas of your interest.
• Where organisational needs of the school so demand, teach classes, subjects, grades, groups or learning areas in which the employee may be competent, whether by qualification, experience or knowledge.
• Give instruction in accordance with their timetable and undertake the relevant preparation, evaluation and assessment appropriate thereto.
• Attend school functions, staff meetings, professional meetings/workshops and parent meetings without additional remuneration, or other such gatherings as and when required to do so by the Principal or other competent authority.
• Participate in personal and professional development programmes implemented by or through the school, including, but not limited to, site visitation by WCED officials, management staff and colleagues.
• Work generally between the hours of 07h30 to 17h00, Monday to Friday, and for such additional periods as may be necessary to fulfill the administrative and extra‑curricular duties attached to the position.
• Flexible hours of work (including overtime) may be required from time to time, and even at late notice, at the discretion of the Principal or other duly authorised person.
• May be required to be present at school during part of the school holidays in order to provide either intra or extra‑mural services, or for training purposes.

Specific duties expected of the employee are embodied in the Personnel Administration Measures (PAM) determined by the Minister of Education in terms of the Employment of Educators Act and the Regulations made in terms of the Act.

The employee will not, and cannot, be unreasonably notified of such requirement.