Stage 4 Maternity Cover Durbanville
Location: Cape Town, ZA
Date: 14 Oct 2024
Application closing date: 31/10/2025
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.
OUR SCHOOL:
Reddam House Durbanville offers a co-educational, non-denominational, premier, private school environment recognizing, nurturing and developing the individuality of each student placed in our care and encouraging students to maximize their potential. Our school offers a dual curriculum, offering both Cambridge Assessment International and IEB education. Reddam House Durbanville offers a holistic, innovative educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence. We provide premium education from 1 – 2 years old to A Levels as a post-matric option, to families living in the leafy suburbs of Durbanville, Vredekloof, Welgedacht, Plattekloof, Blouberg, Tableview, West Beach, Melkbos, Kanonberg & Welgemoed. We offer weekly and termly boarding from Grade 6 – 12, providing a home-away-from-home to students outside South Africa & neighbouring countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Mauritius.
ROLE SUMMARY:
To adopt a holistic view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them. To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
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 the Junior Preparatory phase.
Confidence with use of ICT in teaching.
Previous experience in a high-performing school.
University degree.
Certified Teaching Status.
Appropriate right to work.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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