Maths, Chemistry and Biology High School Teacher

VTC House creates a small high school environment for learners online and on campus providing high quality bespoke academic journeys for students using the Cambridge and GED curricula. We value every different student and aim to maximise each of their academic goals regardless of where they start.

VTC House has a strong academic record and has been established for over 21 years since 2002. It’s campus is based in Fish Hoek.

VTC House teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars.

**Reports To**:Principal

**Purpose Of Role**

We are looking for a high school teacher at Cambridge Level to learners from Grade 8 to IGCSE Level for Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics.

**Requirements Responsibilities**:

- Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and online lessons for and deliver academic lessons.
- Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create and implement high quality individualised behaviour and learning plans for students.
- Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
- Develop and administer formative and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth for all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.
- Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
- Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
- Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
- Develop VTC House culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all VTC House events and to all stakeholders.
- Nurture a high achieving work environment where all scholars feel genuinely valued and supported.
- Promote the vision and mission of VTC House to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
- Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team. Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
- Attend Open Days, parent meetings and staff meetings.
- Submit student results data when required.

**Qualifications And Criteria**
- English language fluency
- Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree in Mathematics Senior phase or in Biology, Chemistry
- Experience teaching Cambridge curriculum in Maths, Chemistry, Biology is advantageous
- SACE registration
- Clear/Clean criminal record
- There is no limit on age as we have many older experienced teachers which we value

Qualities
- Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the VTC House mission to provide excellent education.
- Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
- Values: Service, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

Benefits VTC House offers:

- fair market linked remuneration
- small classrooms: between 1-6 students in a classroom
- performance-based annual bonuses and increases
- good annual leave
- educational support & study leave
- employee discount on school fees

**Position Type**:Full Time

**Compensation**: R13,600 per month cost to company.

**Locations**: Fish Hoek, Western Cape

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: R13,600.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)