College Physical Science Teacher

Inspired Education · Cape Town, Western Cape

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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.

Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting and IEB aligned Physical Science lessons.
Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes deep learning.
Support the development of a Science department striving for best practice.
To serve the community.
Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, and standards of work.
Consistently evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
Continuously seek professional development.
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 at all times.
To attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
To be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of students.
Effectively set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.
Write informative report comments.
To undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / Deputy Head of Academics fairly determine.

A genuine passion for education, with the ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people.
A proven track record of excellence in personal, academic, and professional achievements.
In-depth expertise in and passion for their subject and the ability to inspire students and support outstanding progress.
Expertise in assessing student progress, providing targeted feedback, and enhancing student performance, including in external assessments.
Experience in providing pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing, with a strong focus on individual attention and high standards of welfare.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues and independently and a track record of establishing strong, positive relationships with families.
A commitment to their own continuous professional development.
Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
PGCE, QTS, or equivalent, with excellent academic credentials and, ideally, evidence of post-graduate study.
Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, flexible, and resourceful approach to working in a dynamic school environment.