Location:
KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
Date: 6 Aug 2025
Application closing date: 22/08/2025
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
OUR SCHOOL:
Reddam House Umhlanga is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Preparatory School to provide strong leadership and ensure a holistic and high-quality educational experience for students and staff within the Preparatory School phase. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment, driving academic excellence, and promoting the overall well-being and development of both students and teachers. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional management and interpersonal skills, dedicated to upholding the high standards of Inspired Schools.
ROLE SUMMARY:
To adopt a holistic view to students in your care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to you. To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, prepare and present interesting and exciting lessons
- Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes learning
- Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework of students
- Evaluate, reflect on and refine your teaching practice
- Teach extra lessons when required on two afternoons per week
- Produce resources for students of a high standard
- Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours
- Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head
- Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation
- Write report comments
- Prepare practical learning opportunities for students
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
- Adaptable teaching style incorporating feedback
- Ability to judge learning effectiveness
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation
- A minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience of English Home Language at an IEB school
- Matric English teaching and IEB marking experience would be advantageous
- Previous experience with IEB Programmes
- Previous experience in a high-performing international school
- University degree in appropriate subject
- Certified Teaching Status
- Appropriate right to work
- SACE registered.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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