BC - Senior English Teacher

St Stithians Boys' College is a leading South African boys' school, which constantly strives for excellence in providing a relevant and rigorous education, and for best practice in the education of boys. As a Methodist school, we have a conscious focus on the “Saints Honour”, namely to 'Honour God, Honour others and Honour self'.

Our “seven pillars” support the life of every boy at the Boys' College: academics, sport, culture, community service, leadership, outdoor education and spirituality. Through these pillars, we encourage each boy to realise his maximum potential as a citizen of significance of this school and in our country, in a stimulating and safe environment.

Our mission, purpose and passion is to walk the path towards manhood with our boys, and support them as they emerge as “great young men”, ready to serve, lead, contribute and make a difference in our world and in the lives of others.

The Boys’ College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competences to take on this position which will be available from 01 January 2025.

The requirements for this position are:

• A proven academic record and appropriate experience, including Grade 8 – 12 English teaching.
• A suitable professional qualification and a minimum of 5 years appropriate educational experience.
• Experience in developing learning and teaching material and assessment practices according to IEB requirements and the needs of the learners, at both GET and FET levels.
• Academic experience in IEB Matric marking would be an advantage.
• Enthusiasm to embrace rapid changes in education and an interest and ability to integrate IT and online approaches into teaching and learning.
• A high level of organisational, managerial, and administrative skills.
• Passion for teaching young people who seek to become significant in a modern world.
• Ability to inspire and encourage boys to seek and maintain high standards of performance.
• Willingness to work within the Christian ethos and mission of the College and the values upheld by the College.
• An unequivocal commitment to working as part of an accomplished team of enthusiastic educators and to develop exciting and creative material.
• A sound and progressive understanding of the South African curriculum and international trends in education.
• Commitment to ongoing 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.
• Proof of registration with SACE supported by a sexual offender’s clearance certificate.