Grade 5 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

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.