Business Studies Teacher (College)

Location: Cape Town, ZA

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state of the art facilities alongside industry renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate. Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are a top performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school. We nurture individuality, talent and self assurance in a secure, relaxed, self disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.

• To adopt an aspirant 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.

• Be an active contributor amongst a dynamic team.
• Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting and IEB aligned Business Studies lessons.
• Teach some EMS (Grade 8 or 9).
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes deep learning.
• To serve the community.
• Behave in a professional manner.
• 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.
• To attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
• To meet all appropriate timelines for action.
• To be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of students.
• Effectively set and mark assessments and all other forms of student evaluation.
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / Deputy Head of Academics fairly determine.

Skills and Previous Experience:

• The ability to engage and interest teenagers
• A minimum of three years' experience teaching Business Studies at FET level (Gr10 - 12)
• Previous experience with the IEB programme
• Excellent classroom management to lead a productive learning environment
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching
• The ability to coach an afternoon activity would be advantageous

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school
• University degree in an appropriate subject
• SACE accreditation

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

• A passion for the role of Educator
• A deep understanding of Business Studies
• An unwavering commitment to the development of students
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven ability to be a part of a team striving for growth and consistent improvement
• A positive attitude to change

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.