Job Summary
WHO ARE WE?
A premium co-educational, IEB International private school situated on the outskirts of Durban.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Head of the Mathematics Department to join us from 1 April 2024 on a permanent full time basis.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Plan prepare and present interesting and exciting Mathematics lessons
- Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning
- Behave professionally concerning 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
- Oversee the Mathematics support teaching programme
- The successful candidate will be expected to lead the department to work together as a team, share ideas and develop resources cohesively.
- 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
- Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head
- Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.
- Write report comments.
- The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determines
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
- A minimum of 5 years experience with students in a secondary school and post 16
- Confidence in the use of ICT in teaching
- Previous IEB-teaching experience is advisable
- Previous experience in a high-performing international school
- University degree in an appropriate subject
- Certified Teaching Status
Personal Competencies and Attributes
- An unwavering commitment to the development of students
- A demonstrable passion for the profession
- Excellent organizational skills
- A positive attitude to change
- An excellent classroom practitioner
- A continuous improvement mindset