Teacher - Physical Science

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**Overview** This role is for a Physical Science Teacher at Crawford International, a school brand under ADvTECH. ADvTECH operates a network of prestigious schools offering IEB, Cambridge, and IB curricula, alongside an online home-schooling option. The core purpose of this position is to plan, implement, and assess instructional programs in a high school environment, guiding students to develop their academic potential and prepare them for life. The successful candidate will also be responsible for fostering meaningful relationships within the school community, creating a future-focused and motivating learning environment, demonstrating professionalism and integrity, and committing to continuous personal and professional development as a lifelong learner. The role emphasizes empowering students and providing opportunities to master future-focused skills. **What you will do** As a Physical Science Teacher, you will be expected to: * **Academic Delivery:** * Stay informed of future-focused educational trends and intentionally integrate them into teaching and learning practices, aligned with Crawford Pillars. * Implement the school curriculum and teaching strategies to deliver challenging, engaging, inspiring, relevant, and differentiated learning experiences. * Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons tailored to meet the needs of individual or groups of students, enabling incremental progress within a personalized learning journey. * Enrich teaching and learning through frequent use of technology and additional learning resources, employing engaging and stimulating teaching practices. * Set tasks that challenge students, are time appropriate, and sustain high levels of interest. * Prepare and set up classrooms in accordance with lesson plans and 21st Century learning practices, aligned with future-focused skills. * Ensure effective deployment of classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning, enriching the curriculum with exciting and stimulating teaching practices and appropriate learning aids. * Identify and creatively deliver relevant enrichment and extension opportunities to support curriculum content. * Provide meaningful opportunities to develop mindfulness, critical thinking, and discernment skills. * Collaborate, plan, liaise, and reflect with various members of the learning community and other teachers. * Provide academic support to individuals or small groups of students based on ongoing formative and summative assessments. * Show an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning, staying informed on current strategies and pedagogical approaches, and attending appropriate development/training. * **Academic Assessment and Reporting:** * Assess and record students' progress continuously and systematically, maintaining up-to-date records in a mark book/personal file to form an in-depth knowledge of each student. * Meet academic standards as defined by Central Academics and Crawford International Academic strategy. * Assess and monitor student performance and progress, using data-driven decision-making to define next steps in the personalized learning journey and integrate this information into future planning. * Undertake teaching and learning assessments of students as required by the Academics Department and Crawford International assessment expectations. * Provide feedback and reports for parents, Principals, and/or the Academics Department throughout the year. * Participate in the moderation and standardization process of formal assessments, including team marking, clusters, and IEB moderation as required. * **Student Behaviour Management:** * Manage student behaviour in the classroom by establishing rules, essential agreements, and expected procedures. * Maintain the philosophy of Crawfordology to guide expectations of behaviour. * Promote the personal, social, physical, and emotional well-being of individual and groups of students through a mentorship program. * Provide guidance and advice to students and parents. * Identify students who may have barriers to learning and inform appropriate personnel to initiate support. * **School Brand Ambassadorship:** * Embrace the Crawford DNA. * Assist with additional offerings, duties, extra murals, assemblies, and other events across Crawford International, attending and supporting a range of school activities. * Promote the good reputation of the school and Brand both internally and externally, and be available to market the school at Open Days, exhibitions, etc. * Contribute to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers/interns as required. * Submit articles for newsletters, school magazines/yearbooks, social media, or other requested publications. * Monitor student uniform and maintain agreed expectations with respect to the Crawford International code of conduct. * **Administration:** * Assist with plans for excursions by obtaining all relevant approvals and liaising with service providers where required. * Keep and maintain the Crawford International learning space as a dynamic learning environment. * Where applicable, conduct inventory activities of consumables and equipment to monitor usage and ensure availability, and advise on repair and replacement. * Advise the Principal and management team if substitution is required and assist with substitution as requested. * Follow the annual and termly plans and advise if adjustments are required. * Adhere to all processes and procedures pertaining to the efficient and effective operation of the school policies. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications & Experience:** * A degree NQF level 7 and PGCE or B.Ed FET with a specialisation in the subjects to be taught. * SACE certification. * Police clearance. * 5 - 10 years Teaching Experience. * 5 - 10 years Specialist subject teaching. * Computer and digital literacy. * First Aid. * *Advantageous:* Experience teaching Physical Sciences in the FET Phase Grades 10–12. * *Advantageous:* Experience as an IEB marker for Physical Sciences. * **Competencies:** * Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation. * Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills. * A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ. * Ability to present professionally and in alignment with the brand message. * Professional time management. * Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately. * Strong understanding of the Physical Sciences curriculum within the FET Phase, including the academic, personal development, and future-readiness components that support students as they prepare for life beyond school. * *Advantageous:* Experience within an IEB school environment and familiarity with the IEB Physical Sciences assessment framework. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced and highly dedicated Physical Science Teacher who is committed to fostering academic potential and life preparedness in high school students. The ideal candidate will be a lifelong learner who embraces future-focused education, demonstrates strong character, integrity, and professionalism, and possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of critical thinking and problem-solving. A strong understanding of the Physical Sciences curriculum in the FET Phase is essential, along with computer and digital literacy for integrating technology into teaching. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/teacher-physical-science-crawford-international Source: myjobmag

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