Dainfern College High School seeks to appoint the following teacher for a fixed-term locum position (Maternity Post), from 1 January to 31 May 2025:

HIGH SCHOOL LOCUM 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 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. School details can be found at www.dainferncollege.co.za.

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

• 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 would be advantageous.

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 ‘Locum History Teacher’ as the subject line.

CLOSING DATE: 20 September 2024

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 30 September 2024, 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.