Job Description

Our primary intention is to educate and empower girls, raising them in ways that are responsive to the challenges unique to women. We aim to be the leaders in girls' education, with the focus on nurturing individual skills and dispositions, equipping girls to engage confidently and with a sense of purpose. Our girls work within a values-based framework in order to make decisions with good intent. The South African context is diverse and dynamic. We raise girls to embrace their heritage and collaborate locally to make a significant contribution nationally and internationally.
The requirements for this position are:

• A suitable, appropriate, professional qualification, with at least 5 years educational experience, particularly in teaching Grade 3-7 Sesotho
• A sound and progressive understanding of the South African curriculum and international trends in education
• A passion for teaching and ability to contribute significantly to our extramural programme
• The ability to foster and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, particularly parents on campus
• An ability to be flexible, innovative and embrace change in a fast-paced education environment
• Computer literacy and experience in integrating IT into your teaching and learning
• A fundamentally future-orientated approach to teaching and learning in the girls' school environment
• An unequivocal commitment to working as part of an accomplished team; including synergising with our other schools on campus
• A commitment to on-going personal and professional development.
• An awareness of the nature of the school and willingness to commit to its all-round ethos, co-curricular activities and pastoral approach which often occurs outside of school hours
• Ability to promote and embrace diversity and inclusion in alignment with the St Stithians College Strategy
• Proof of registration with SACE supported by a sexual offender's clearance certificate

Skills Required