Job title: Head of Mathematics (Grade 8 – 12)
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 5 to 10 years
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 10 November 2023
Job reference no: 2483701454

Job Description

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

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