ACCOUNTING AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (EMS) Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School is a leading school for girls, which provides education from Grade 8 to Grade 12.
The school has consistently been rated as one of the Top 25 Government Schools within South Africa.
The school was founded in 1920 and continues to provide an outstanding education for young women in the academic, cultural and sporting fields.
As a school, our mission is to promote human dignity and equal opportunity, the maximum freedom of the individual within the context of the maximum good for all, excellence according to the talent and interest of each person, a sound set of values, service, a respect for community and environment, a commitment to the search for truth, the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills.
General description of the position: To assume the position as an educator of a combination of any of the followingsubjects:ACCOUNTING AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (EMS) (and possibly othersubjects as determined by the needs of the school).
To perform the duties of a home-class teacher, with attendance/registration and pastoral care responsibilities.
Extra-mural involvement is compulsory.
Co-ordinating and accompanying learners on subject-related excursions and assistance with other activities relating to the relevant departments as well as involvement in sport and cultural activities.
To attend subject-specific workshops/training/cluster meetings and moderation sessions and to report to members of the relevant departments.
To perform various school duties, including attending after-hours meetings, workshops, functions and other school-related duties.
Applicants would need the following personal attributes: Excellent interpersonal skills.
A friendly, dynamic, creative and self-driven personality.
The ability to take a leadership role and to show initiative in work-related situations but also be able to work successfully as part of a team.
An attitude of life-long learning with regards to teaching methodologies and the acquisition of knowledge related to the subject.
Necessary qualifications and skills would include: ? A relevant Bachelor's degree and teaching qualification would be the minimum requirements.? The candidate must be qualified to teach Accounting up to Grade 12 level and EMS for both grades 8 and 9.? A minimum of 3 years teaching Accounting at Grade 12 level.? Business Studies teaching experience from Grade 10 – 12 would be an advantage.? SACE registration and a valid police clearance.? To be highly articulate, confident and competent in the delivery of subject content and skills.? Good computer skills with regards to lesson preparation, presentation and general school administration; use of Smartboards and other ICT technologies in teaching.? Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with the learners.
All GHS staff are expected to: ? Perform all of their duties with integrity and diligence.? Project a professional demeanour and appearance at all times.? Develop positive relationships with members of the GHS school community, which includes parents, learners and colleagues.? Be prepared to support and uphold the ethos of the school as contained in the Mission Statement.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV of no more than four typed pages indicating qualifications, previous work experience and at least two traceable referees to:The HR Manager at CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 AUGUST 2024 Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School reserves the right not to fill this position.
If you have not been contacted by the school within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.
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