Grade 5 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

ROLE SUMMARY: To adopt a holistic 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 and sports environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, prepare and present interesting and exciting lessons. Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning. Behave in a professional manner with regards to 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, on two afternoons per week. 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 of Reddam House. Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head. Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation. Write comments reports. The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Skills and Previous Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience. Confidence with use of ICT in teaching. Previous experience with IEB programmes. Previous experience in a high-performing international school. Qualifications and Accreditations: University degree in appropriate subject. Certified Teaching Status/SACE. Appropriate right to work. Personal Competencies and Attributes: An unwavering commitment to the development of students. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents. A demonstrable passion for the profession. Excellent organisational skills. A positive attitude to change. A continuous improvement mindset.