Dainfern College requires a High School CAT Teacher to commence on 1 May 2024 or soonest thereafter:

HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY TEACHER

Dainfern College is an independent English-medium, co-educational school situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The College caters for Grades 0-12 and offers IEB Matric as the Grade 12 exit exam. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect. We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant, and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an innovative, creative, professional and experienced in teaching Computer Applications Technology (CAT).
• Have a suitable degree, professional teaching qualification and SACE registration.
• Have taught CAT at Grade 12 level for a minimum of two years.
• Be able to teach at the required FET and GET levels.
• Be familiar with CAPS and the IEB curriculum.
• Be responsible for all duties as required of an academic educator.
• Be committed to subject-related activities; as well as subject offerings beyond Computer Applications Technology (including coding).
• Incorporate the school’s values into daily teaching.
• Show willingness to be involved with the extramural programme.

Competencies/Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents.
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
• Enthusiastic, assertive and flexible.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• An open and creative outlook on education.
• Must be a team player.
• Google Education Suite literacy.

A competitive remuneration package, superior facilities and a wonderful working environment will be enjoyed by the successful candidate.

Should you be interested in applying for the above-mentioned position, please forward a full Curriculum Vitae, together with a covering letter and the names and contact numbers of two referees, via email to hr@dainferncollege.co.za for the attention of Ms Patricia Mabilane. Please use ‘HS CAT Teacher’ as the subject line.

Closing date for applications: Monday 4 December 2023

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 14 December 2023, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications timeously. Dainfern College also reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants being automatically disqualified from consideration.

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Disclaimer: Dainfern College is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and all reasonable measures will be taken to protect the personal information of applicants. Your information will be used for the sole purpose of recruitment for this listed post only as well as for statutory purposes as applicable. By applying for this position and submitting your personal details and curriculum vitae to Dainfern College, you acknowledge this disclaimer.

Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity. Appointments are made in line with the College’s Transformation strategies.

Dainfern College requires a High School History Teacher to commence on 1 April 2024 or soonest thereafter:

HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER

Dainfern College is an independent English-medium, co-educational school situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The College caters for Grades 0-12 and offers both Cambridge A Levels and IEB Matric as exit exams. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect. We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant, and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an innovative, creative and professional teacher with a comprehensive understanding of the various IEB History SAGs.
• Have a suitable degree, professional teaching qualification and SACE registration.
• Be able to design original assessments at both FET and GET levels.
• Be familiar with CAPS and the IEB curriculum.
• Be willing to contribute to a dynamic and flexible History department.
• Be responsible for all duties as required of an academic educator.
• Be committed to subject-related activities; as well as subject offerings beyond History.
• Lead a classroom first by example of conduct and then by instructing students through teaching excellence.
• Incorporate the school’s values into daily teaching.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents.
• Be a good team player.
• Be energetic, self-motivated and use own initiative.
• Have an open and creative outlook on education.
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills and be detail oriented.
• Have Google Education Suite literacy.
• Show willingness to be involved with the extramural programme.

Experience at IEB marking and Cambridge International AS and A Levels would be advantageous.

A competitive remuneration package, superior facilities and a wonderful working environment will be enjoyed by the successful candidate.

Should you be interested in applying for the above-mentioned position, please forward a full Curriculum Vitae, together with a covering letter and the names and contact numbers of two referees, via email to hr@dainferncollege.co.za for the attention of Ms Patricia Mabilane. Please use ‘HS History Teacher’ as the subject line.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 30 November 2023

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 14 December 2023, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications timeously. Dainfern College also reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants being automatically disqualified from consideration.

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Disclaimer: Dainfern College is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and all reasonable measures will be taken to protect the personal information of applicants. Your information will be used for the sole purpose of recruitment for this listed post only as well as for statutory purposes as applicable. By applying for this position and submitting your personal details and curriculum vitae to Dainfern College, you acknowledge this disclaimer.

Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity. Appointments are made in line with the College’s Transformation strategies.

Dainfern College has the following vacancy to be filled with effect from 1 January 2024 (or soonest thereafter):

MEDIA & COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Dainfern College is an independent English-medium, co-educational school situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The College caters for Grades 0-12 and offers both Cambridge A Levels and IEB Matric as exit exams. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect. We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant, and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools.

Dainfern College requires a Media & Communication Officer to work as a member of the school’s Communication & Marketing team. The successful candidate will take up the position on 1 January 2024 or soonest thereafter.

The successful candidate will report to the Communication Manager within the Advancement office structure. Responsibilities will include:

• Management and updating of the school website and smartphone app in alignment with College strategy and brand identity.
• Management of and content creation for the school’s social media and other digital marketing platforms in alignment with College strategy and brand identity.
• Content creation for digital and print media, including writing editorial, taking photos of campus events and activities etc. Simple video editing may be required.
• Editing of the annual school magazine.
• Assistance with design, creation and content checking (proofreading) of newsletters, school documentation and internal and external marketing and communication material.

The successful candidate will need:

• A relevant tertiary degree, preferably in digital marketing, communication or similar.
• Proven work experience in Media and Communication or similar role, with experience in the education sector a strong advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to proofread and check written content, with editing and writing experience an advantage.
• Experience and proven competency in social media content creation, posting and community engagement.
• Website management experience, with knowledge of WordPress essential.
• A high standard of computer literacy: Google suite; MS Office including Publisher; Adobe suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop; simple video editing.
• Effective administrative ability (planning and organisation) and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• To be self-motivated and proactive with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Be willing to attend events outside of normal working hours.
• To enjoy a busy environment and be prepared to multitask and assist where necessary.

Should you be interested in applying for the above-mentioned position, please forward a full Curriculum Vitae, together with a covering letter and the names and contact numbers of two referees, via email to hr@dainferncollege.co.za for the attention of Ms Patricia Mabilane. Please use ‘Media & Communication Officer’ as the subject line.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 30 November 2023

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 14 December 2023, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications timeously. Dainfern College also reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants being automatically disqualified from consideration.

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Disclaimer: Dainfern College is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and all reasonable measures will be taken to protect the personal information of applicants. Your information will be used for the sole purpose of recruitment for this listed post only as well as for statutory purposes as applicable. By applying for this position and submitting your personal details and curriculum vitae to Dainfern College, you acknowledge this disclaimer.

Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity. Appointments are made in line with the College’s Transformation strategies.

Dainfern College requires the following permanent High School teacher to commence effective 1 May 2024:

ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE TEACHER

Dainfern College is an independent English-medium, co-educational school situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The College caters for Grades 0-12 and offers the IEB Matric as the Grade 12 exit exam. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect. We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant, and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools.

The ability to teach English Home Language is strictly required – experience in teaching English Home Language to Grades 8-12 for approximately five years would be a distinct advantage.

The successful candidate will:

• Be innovative in teaching, professional and experienced in teaching English Home Language.
• Be an innovative, creative and professional teacher with a comprehensive understanding of the various IEB SAGs.
• Have a suitable degree, professional teaching qualification and SACE registration.
• Be able to design original assessments at both FET and GET levels.
• Be familiar with CAPS and the IEB curriculum.
• Be willing to contribute to our dynamic and flexible English department.
• Be responsible for all duties required of an academic educator.
• Show commitment to subject-related activities.
• Lead a classroom first by example of conduct and then by instructing students through excellence in teaching.
• Incorporate the school’s values into daily teaching.
• Have experience in IEB marking.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents.
• Be energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
• Be enthusiastic, assertive and flexible.
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills and be detail oriented.
• Have an open and creative outlook on education.
• Be a good team player, while also exhibiting leadership traits.
• Have Google Education Suite literacy.
• Show willingness to be involved in the extramural programme of the school.

A competitive remuneration package, superior facilities and a wonderful working environment will be enjoyed by the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV with at least two recent contactable referees for the attention of Ms Patricia Mabilane to hr@dainferncollege.co.za.

Please use ‘High School English Teacher’ as the subject line.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 21 November 2023

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 5 December 2023, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications timeously. Dainfern College also reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants being automatically disqualified from consideration.

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Disclaimer: Dainfern College is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and all reasonable measures will be taken to protect the personal information of applicants. Your information will be used for the sole purpose of recruitment for this listed post only as well as for statutory purposes as applicable. By applying for this position and submitting your personal details and curriculum vitae to Dainfern College, you acknowledge this disclaimer.

Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity. Appointments are made in line with the College’s Transformation strategies.