Job Location : Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Application Deadline : February 16, 2026
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 environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Plan prepare and present interesting and exciting Social Science lessons.Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.Be open to continuously develop ones 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 report comments.The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / line manager determine.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR :
Able to set clear expectations and stretching goalsAdaptable teaching style incorporating feedbackA depth of understanding in the relevant subject areaAbility to judge learning effectivenessExcellent preparation and planningAssessment of student outcomes and feedback to enhance performanceGenuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfareA minimum of 2 years’ experience with students in a secondary schoolPrevious experience with IEB and Cambridge ProgrammesUniversity degree in appropriate subjectCertified Teaching StatusAppropriate right to work.