Teacher Geography

ADvTECH; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private education provider in Africa is seeking a Senior Phase Educator to enrich students' learning experiences. The role involves planning and delivering a rigorous academic programme, assessing student performance, and promoting positive classroom environments. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have 2-5 years of teaching experience. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and digital literacy. Join this dynamic team and make a difference in students' lives in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years teaching experience required.
• 2-5 years specialist subject teaching experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an academic programme to students.
• Assess academic performance of students.
• Manage student behavior effectively.
• Act as a school brand ambassador.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organization

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

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

SACE certification

Police clearance

Tools

Computer and digital literacy

First Aid 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 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

Senior Phase Educators will plan, deliver and assess a rigorous and relevant academic programme to all students in the classes assigned in order to maximize the emotional, social and intellectual wellbeing of all students in their care. They will guide students, in important decisions on subject choices and create an encouraging learning environment which stimulates and inspires students and helps them to realize their full potential. 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 Degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (Senior Phase or FET) and possibly a specialized degree if teaching into a specialist subject
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching, if applicable
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• 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