SENIOR TEACHER

Purpose of the Role

To contribute to the education of the whole child, attending to the intellectual, emotional, physical and social development.

Key Job Responsibilities

Recommends and incorporates cost-saving initiatives into the budget and operates within approved parameters
Draws up yearly, termly and weekly plans of subject matters by complying with school subject policies
Provides an effective and stimulating environment for education by maintaining the teaching area in a neat orderly condition and optimal use of teaching and learning equipment
Administer tests as follows: – Admission and standardized attainment in order to establish reading, maths, and spelling ages
Researches the market to keep abreast with industry best practices in the field of remedial education
Complies with all legal requirements pertaining to the teaching profession, e.g. marking the attendance registers; responsibility for the safety of children placed within his/her care; etc.
Observes referred children to see progress in the classroom during class visits
Remediates individual pupils with learning difficulties
Facilitate peer-teaching training sessions to upskill teachers on basic remediation skills
Refers children to allied specialists for further assessment
Performs an array of administrative duties, including: – phase meetings termly to discuss testing and pupils’ progress, interviews, advising parents of pupils recommended for therapy, keep accurate records and inventory of remedial equipment
Implements safety, Health & environmental programmes in the area of responsibility taking cognizance of all legal requirements

Other Job Responsibilities

Implements safety, Health & environmental programmes in the area of responsibility taking cognizance of all legal requirements

Education

Diploma in Remedial Education Diploma or Bachelor of Education in special needs

Experience

• 2 years of post-graduate experience in teaching

Legal Certification/Professional Registration

Permission To Teach

Technical Competencies

Instructional delivery/teaching
Classroom Management
Assessment/evaluation
Managing performance and holding people accountable

Behavioral Competencies

Concern for Safety, Health, and the Environment
Teamwork & Collaboration
Planning, Coordination, and Execution
Closing Date: 01 June 2023
Permanent Contract
Permanent Contract