English Teacher at Inspired Education

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 English lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and 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 developing one’s 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 Head of School.
• Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write report comments.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / line manager determines.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Current, active SACE registration.
• Recognised teaching qualification and certified teaching status.
• Appropriate legal right to work in South Africa.
• University degree in English or related subject.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with students in a school environment.
• High school teaching experience.
• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals.
• Strong preparation and planning skills.
• Ability to assess student outcomes and provide effective feedback to enhance performance.
• Depth of understanding in the subject area.
• Confidence in the use of ICT in teaching.
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.