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