Umhlanga Ridge jobs

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Umhlanga is a premium co-educational, private school situated on the outskirts of the bustling Umhlanga Ridge - Durban, offering an Early Learning School, Preparatory School and IEB College to students from 1 year old to Grade 12.

The leading IEB School in Durban, Reddam House Umhlanga offers a Christian, holistic, innovative, educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

Set on 17 hectares of land, the School provides spacious, modern facilities, where children are encouraged to be children while functioning within the parameters of a robust, bespoke curriculum. The School’s tranquil setting is ideal for learning and outdoor activities.

Reddam House Umhlanga School seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling. Our comprehensive curriculum includes enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes as well as opportunities for philanthropy.

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 and sports 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 regards 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 relevant Head.
• Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write comments reports.
• The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching.
• Previous experience with IEB programmes.
• Previous experience in a high-performing international school.

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• University degree in appropriate subject.
• Certified Teaching Status/SACE.
• Appropriate right to work.

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

• An unwavering commitment to the development of students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents.
• A demonstrable passion for the profession.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A positive attitude to change.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

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.