Teaching - Johannesburg

Reddam House Helderfontein is a premium private school in Fourways, Gauteng, situated in Johannesburg's picturesque Helderfontein Estate Valley close to the leafy suburbs of Dainfern, Lonehill and Broadacres. The Helderfontein campus provides an idyllic, tranquil and secure environment where children are nurtured and encouraged to learn through exploration. Accessibility to the abundant natural landscape enables our teachers to bring the outdoors into the classroom. Our school provides boarding on a weekly and termly basis for pupils in Grades 6 to 12. Our premium boarding residence is an exceptional addition to our independent school and educates pupils with a personalised approach. Our safe and supportive home-away-from-home is perfect for students joining our diverse school from South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, and other countries around the world.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan prepare and present interesting and exciting lessons. Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning. Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students' homework. Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice. Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development. Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week. Produce resources of a high standard for students. Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours. Show loyalty to all facets of Reddam House. Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head. Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation. Write report comments. The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals Adaptable teaching style incorporating feedback A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area Ability to judge learning effectiveness Excellent preparation and planning Assessment of student outcomes and feedback to enhance performance. Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare A minimum of 3 years' experience with students in an Early learning School Confidence with use of ICT in teaching Previous experience with IEB Programmes Previous experience in a high-performing international school University degree in appropriate subject Certified Teaching Status Appropriate right to work.