Teacher - Grade 1

ADvTECH; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH is seeking a Foundation Phase educator for its Schools Division in South Africa. The role focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy, assessing progress and communicating outcomes to parents and guardians.

You will foster a positive learning environment, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to school branding and community partnerships. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in ECD or Foundation Phase, a PGCE is preferred if psychology is involved, and SACE

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in ECD or Foundation Phase education is required.
• PGCE is preferred if the degree is in psychology.
• SACE certification and police clearance are required.
• 2–5 years teaching experience and basic computer literacy expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver foundation phase learning focusing on reading, literacy and numeracy.
• Assess and report on student progress and performance.
• Manage student behaviour and uphold health and safety standards.
• Act as a school brand ambassador and maintain partnerships with staff and community.
• Handle administrative tasks and ensure efficient classroom operations.

Skills

Digital literacy

First aid

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Planning & organisation

Education

Undergraduate degree (NQF 6) in ECD or B.Ed (Foundation Phase)

PGCE (preferred if degree is Psychology)

SACE certification

Police clearance

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

• an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• 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

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

  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 3netic notes."