College Maths Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

• To adopt an aspirant 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:

• Be an active contributor amongst a dynamic team.
• Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting and IEB aligned Mathematics lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes deep learning.
• Behave in a professional manner.
• Consistently evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.
• Be actively engaged in the afternoon programme for a minimum of two afternoons per week.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages within 24 hours.
• Exemplify qualities of ‘good’, care, effort and kindness.
• To attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
• To meet all appropriate timelines for action.
• To be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of students.
• Effectively set and mark assessments and all other forms of student evaluation.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and previous Experience 

• The ability to engage and interest teenagers
• A minimum of three years’ experience Teaching Mathematics at a FET level (Gr10 – 12)
• Previous experience with the IEB programme
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching
• The ability to coach an afternoon activity would be advantageous

Qualifications and Accreditations 

• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school
• University degree in an appropriate subject
• SACE accreditation

Personal Compentencies and Attributes

• A passion for the role of Educator
• A deep understanding of Mathematics
• An unwavering commitment to the development of students
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude to change