Grade 8 - 12 Mathematics Teacher

• Division: Crawford International
• Business Unit: Sandton College
• Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
• Company primary industry: Education Management
• Job functional area: Education

• To plan, implement and assess appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and prepare them for life.
• To build and maintain meaningful relationships with students, parents and peers to foster positive interaction and promote student retention.
• To create and maintain a learning environment and culture that embraces future focused education and one in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged. Uses a range of relevant and recognized approaches to maximize the personal, physical and psycho-social development of every student allowing them to experience a personalized learning journey.
• To demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism at all times. To communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way.
• As a life long learner to continually undertake personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching and learning and remain abreast of trends in global education to ensure the provision of a locally and global education.
• To develop and encourage agency to empower students.
• To create opportunities inside and outside the classroom to allow students to master future focused skills.

• Academic Delivery (40%)
• Academic Assessment and Reporting (20%)
• Student Behaviour Management (15%)
• School Brand Ambassadorship (15%)
• Administration (10%)

• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and with professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• The incumbent must present themselves professionally and in alignment with the brand message.
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role.
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately.

• Commercial Aptitude – Understanding the bigger picture and all the facets incorporated into leading a school.
• Strategic Thinking – Ability to create strategic plans that sets the school up for a sustainable future.
• Execution – Understanding how to translate strategic plans into day-to-day executable activities.
• Customer Orientation – Patience and understanding of what parents and students want and need, and how best to facilitate these.
• Collaborative Relationships – Respect for peers and the ability to build collaborative partnerships with other senior leaders, vendors, suppliers and customers.
• Decision Making – Ability to make data-rich, informed decisions, and proactively taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.
• Capability Building – Ability to coach and provide feedback and guidance. The ability to actively develop others and have difficult conversations as needed.
• Performance Leadership – Unites people behind a strong vision and leads the team in executing on goals and achieving stretch objectives.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness – Aware of how their actions impact others'. Ability to influence others and build relationships.

• Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) and PGCE/HDE or B.Education [FET/GET] with specialization in the subjects to be taught at the correct level
• Valid SACE certificate
• Police Clearance

• 3-5 years Teaching Experience.
• 3-5 years Subject Specialization

• Familiarity with IB curriculum and enquiry-based approach to teaching and learning
• IEB teaching experience and matric marking
• First Aid

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa