KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internal Academic responsibility

• Set and reflect on academic targets as well as evaluate the outcomes on a continuous basis.
• Monitor, manage and implement work schedules.
• Ensure that communication to parents of students who are underperforming, indicates areas of concern and suggested remedial action and, or further assessment.
• Update and contribute to the Reddam House Newsletter and Application (App) to ensure that relevant information relating to academic matters is conveyed to parents.
• Oversee the reporting system.
• Draw up the JP timetable.
• Carry out class teaching duties/responsibilities.

External Academic Responsibility

• Be available to attend parent meetings and ensure that all relevant details that pertain to the student is available and on file for future reference and counselling sessions
• Communicate with parents at functions/ meetings/ Information Evenings regarding academic mattes
• Responsible for all correspondence with IEB / ISASA / Dept. of Education for all relevant Junior Preparatory matters.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Able to set clear expectations and stretch goals
• Adaptable teaching style incorporating feedback to parents and students
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness
• Experience and confidence with the use of ICT
• Proficient in English
• Take responsibility and assist with  the mentorship of all new staff members
• Be approachable and caring to students, parents and colleagues
• Work on being an individual with high EQ
• Communicate accurately to relevant stakeholders
• Experience in leading a team
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role will be advantageous.
• University qualification
• Certified Teaching Status
• SACE accredited