Teacher Foundation Phase Locum

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in South Africa is seeking a Foundation phase educator to create an engaging learning environment for young students. The ideal candidate will have a PGCE, relevant teaching experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This role involves delivering quality education, managing student behavior, and fostering community partnerships.

Qualifications

• PGCE necessary if degree is suitable (e.g., Psychology).
• 2-5 years teaching experience required.
• First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver future-focused education to motivate and inspire students.
• Manage student behavior and academic assessment.
• Develop partnerships with parents and the community.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Planning and Organisation

Problem Solving

Digital Literacy

Education

PGCE

SACE Certification

Job description

• Business Unit: Southdowns Preparatory School
• Minimum experience: Entry Level
• Company primary industry: Primary/Secondary Education
• Job functional area: Education
• Contract term: 3

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

Foundation phase educators will create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and equip children with the requisite basic education skills in the areas of reading, literacy and numeracy amongst others.

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

• 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
• 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

View the full advertisement and apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

(Please note that the above link will direct you off the ISASA website and onto the ADvTECH Career Portal site. If you do not have an existing account on the ADvTECH portal, you may need to register on their website to apply for this vacancy. You do not need to register on the ISASA site.)