Teacher: STEAMS and Life Orientation at ADvTECH

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

 They will be accountable for the following  specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

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

Attributes & Competencies

• 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.