Teacher - Natural Science and Mathematics - Senior Phase

Advtech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH is seeking a Senior Phase Educator to plan, deliver and assess a rigorous academic program for assigned classes, focusing on student wellbeing and potential. You will guide subject choices, collaborate with parents and staff, and uphold professional standards across the school community.

The role requires a degree with PGCE or B.Ed, SACE certification, police clearance, and 2-5 years of teaching experience, including specialist subjects if applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree NQF level 7 with PGCE or B.Ed (Senior Phase or FET).
• SACE certification and police clearance are requirements.
• 2-5 years teaching experience; 2-5 years specialist subject teaching if applicable.
• Computer and digital literacy.
• First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Academic Delivery: plan, deliver and assess the programme for assigned classes.
• Academic Assessment & Reporting: monitor student progress and provide reports.
• Student Behaviour Management: maintain positive behaviour and engagement.
• School Brand Ambassadorship: represent the school in a professional manner.
• Administration: handle administrative tasks and record-keeping.
• Health & Safety: ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Education

Degree (NQF 7) and PGCE or B.Ed

SACE certification

Police clearance

2-5 years Teaching Experience

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