Senior Preparatory Teacher: Afrikaans and Mathematics

Inspired Education; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education in Durbanville, SA, invites applications for a Senior Preparatory teacher. You will teach Grade 5–7 with a focus on Afrikaans and Mathematics, fostering a holistic, high-quality learning culture in a premium school environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a preparatory setting, strong ICT teaching skills, and exposure to international education. Cambridge curriculum experience is an advantage; a university degree and teaching status are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a preparatory school.
• Confidence with ICT in teaching and digital tools.
• Experience in an international school is preferred.
• Experience with Cambridge curriculum would be advantageous.
• University degree and teaching status are required.
• Right to work in South Africa is assumed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present engaging Senior Preparatory lessons (Grade 5–7) in Afrikaans and Mathematics.
• Create a nurturing learning environment that promotes engaged learning.
• Maintain professional standards, punctuality, and homework routines.
• Evaluate and reflect on teaching practice and develop professionally.
• Deliver extra lessons on two afternoons per week as needed.
• Produce high-quality resources and respond to parent communications within 24 hours.

Skills

Afrikaans

Mathematics

ICT in teaching

International school experience

Education

University degree

Certified Teaching Status

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Durbanville offers a co-educational, non-denominational, premier, private school environment recognizing, nurturing and developing the individuality of each student placed in our care and encouraging students to maximize their potential. Our school offers a dual curriculum, offering both Cambridge Assessment International and IEB education. Reddam House Durbanville offers a holistic, innovative educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

We offer a premium education from 18 months to 19 years old, in the A Level post matric programme. Ideally located in Durbanville, Reddam House Durbanville seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling and takes pride in a bespoke learning approach, safeguarding and dedicated pastoral care.

We provide premium education from 1 – 2 years old to A Levels as a post-matric option, to families living in the leafy suburbs of Durbanville, Vredekloof, Welgedacht, Plattekloof, Blouberg, Tableview, West Beach, Melkbos, Kanonberg & Welgemoed.

ROLE SUMMARY:

- To adopt a holistic view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them.

- To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Plan prepare and present interesting and exciting Senior Preparatory lessons (Grade 5 – 7 specializing in Afrikaans and Mathematics).

- Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.

- Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.

- Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.

- Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.

- Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.

- Produce resources of a high standard for students.

- Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.

- Show loyalty to all facets of Reddam House.

- Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.

- Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.

- Write report comments.

- The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and previous experience

- A minimum of 3 years’ experience with students in a preparatory school

- Confidence with use of ICT in teaching

- Previous experience in an international school

- Previous experience with the Cambridge curriculum would be an advantage

Qualifications and Accreditations

- University degree

- Certified Teaching Status

- Appropriate right to work

Personal Competencies and Attributes

- An unwavering commitment to the development of students

- A demonstrable passion for the profession

- Excellent organizational skills

- A positive attitude to change

- An excellent classroom practitioner

- A continuous improvement mindset

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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