Vision AfriKa (VA), established in 2003 is an organisation that supports youth in their process of personal growth and development. As part of its expansion plans the organisation will be establishing an independent Primary School in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch.
Vision AfriKa seeks to appoint a Foundation Phase Teacher for Grade Three to be based in the Western Cape.
Working hours: Monday to Thursday – 08h00 to 17h00; Friday from 08h00 to 16h00
Starting date: 15 January 2018
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:
- Develop and nurture the academic skills of learners with special emphasis on literacy and numeracy.
- Enable disadvantaged children to acquire skills which they were previously deprived of;
- Report directly to the Education Head;
- Liaise with the staff of the Crèche and Primary School Aftercare programme to ensure integration of programme approaches;
- Develop/source new teaching material and practices for the Primary School.
- Develop and implement monitoring and report on progress of programmes and individual learners on a monthly basis.
- Ensure compliance with all Department of Education reporting and other requirements
- Network with similar projects to ensure best practices
- Have functional and effective lines of communication between other schools, parents and sponsors where necessary
- Attend weekly staff meetings where a report has to be submitted
- Attend goal-setting and review meetings at the end of every term where a written report has to be submitted
- Attend year-end review meetings where a written report has to be submitted
- Attend personal development courses arranged by Vision AfriKa
Requirements:
- Passion for the development of children
- Relevant degree/diploma in education and at least five years’ experience in Foundation Phase education
- Current SACE registration
- Have well-developed communication and written skills in English (isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans would be beneficial)
- Well-developed understanding of and experience in intercultural communication
- Presentation and facilitation skills, with a willingness to undergo regular peer reviews and ongoing mentoring
- Proven conflict management and resolution skills
- Sound understanding of the CAPS curriculum
- Confidence, confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with all people
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, positive, self-disciplined and a pro-active approach in day-to-day work
- Advanced Computer literacy in particular Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet usage
- Be a team player
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- Can perform mundane to high level tasks
- Perceptive, creative and ability to make things happen (self-motivated)
- Detail oriented, networking skills, well-organised and structured
- Calm under pressure;
- Committed and loyal.
To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter to [email protected]
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
More Information
- Job City Western Cape