Intermediate Phase Teacher (Grade 5)

Your subject, your classroom and learners who need you to believe in them: that's this low-fee private school in Tembisa. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Tembisa. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Keep learner profiles and a tidy teacher file for subject advisers
• Teach your allocated classes and keep the pace of the ATP
• Give extra lessons to learners who are falling behind
• Prepare Grade 12 learners for prelims and the NSC exams
• Attend staff meetings, subject meetings and district workshops
• Supervise break duty, sport or a cultural activity each term

• Good spoken and written command of the language of teaching
• Clear record on the National Register for Sex Offenders and a police clearance
• Full SACE registration (provisional registration only for student or newly qualified teachers)
• A B.Ed, or a degree plus PGCE, in the phase and subject you'll teach
• You can manage a class of 35 or more without losing control
• At least 1 year of classroom teaching, including teaching practice

• Housing allowance for SGB and state-funded posts where it applies
• Fee discount for your own children at independent schools
• Pension and medical aid for permanent posts
• School holidays in line with the school calendar

• Mention the extra-murals you can run, as smaller schools often choose the teacher who can also coach.
• Bring a short sample lesson to the interview; many schools ask you to teach for 15 minutes.