Teacher: English & History

ADvTECH; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private education provider in South Africa seeks an experienced educator for the FET phase in high schools. The ideal candidate will have a degree, PGCE, and 2-5 years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include delivering engaging education, managing student behavior, and collaborating with the community. SACE certification and First Aid certification are required.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of teaching experience required.
• Computer and digital literacy essential.
• First Aid certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver future-focused education to motivate and inspire students.
• Communicate and collaborate respectfully with colleagues and the community.
• Manage student behavior and academic assessments.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET)

SACE certification

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 Schools Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging, and challenging. ADvTECH offers a range of prestigious school brands with IEB, Cambridge, & IB curricula, along with an online homeschooling option.

Duties

Educators in the FET phase will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and prepare them for life after graduation. 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, 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

• A degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• SACE certification and a police clearance are required
• 2-5 years of teaching experience
• 2-5 years of specialist subject teaching
• 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 & learning, staying abreast of global education trends
• Strong planning and organization skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, along with professional presentation abilities
• Proven ability to manage professional relationships with maturity and high emotional intelligence
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to think critically and solve problems appropriately