Teacher: STEAMS and Life Orientation

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced educator to deliver innovative instructional programs in a high school environment. The ideal candidate will need qualifications in education, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for fostering creativity and collaboration among students. Responsibilities include planning lessons, motivating students, and engaging with the community.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-5 years teaching experience, specializing in subjects.
• Required SACE certification and police clearance.
• Exceptionally detailed planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional programs in a high school environment.
• Deliver future-focused education, motivating and inspiring students.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community.

Skills

Teaching skills

Computer and digital literacy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Creativity

Education

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

SACE certification

Tools

Digital tools for education

Robotics kits (e.g., Lego-robotics)

3D printer

Job description

Overview

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

Educators in the GET and 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 fulfil 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;
• 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

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 requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching
• 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
• The ideal candidate will be creative and spark creativity with students.
• The ideal candidate will be “tech savvy” – being able to fly drones, design and 3D-print, work with a laser cutter and vinyl printer.
• The ideal candidate will be able to program micro bit controllers and build Lego-robotics with the students.
• The ideal candidate will expand the current STEAM offering at the school, incorporating AI into the STEAM curriculum.
• The ideal candidate will work with a team to organise and host an expo (annually) to showcase projects of the students throughout the academic year.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible to plan and budget for materials as needed.

Northcliff, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa