The Junior Prep is known as the Gateway to St Stithians College and offers co-ed education for Grades RRR to 2. Our Christian values and innovative curriculum provide a strong foundation for life and learning. Children are encouraged to explore their unique talents in our nurturing and supportive environment.
The College invites applications for the abovementioned position which will be available from 01 January 2025.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competencies to take on this position.
The requirements for this position are:
- A suitable professional qualification and appropriate educational experience as a class teacher, specialising in Foundation Phase education including both Junior Preparatory and Early Childhood Development
- A sound and progressive understanding of the South African curriculum and international trends in education
- Experience, and knowledge in the Reggio Emilia Approach to learning and teaching
- A passion for teaching and an understanding of the development of children in a co-educational environment
- The ability to foster and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders
- An ability to be flexible, innovative and embrace change with alacrity
- Computer literacy and experience in integrating IT into learning and teaching
- A fundamentally future-orientated approach to teaching and learning
- An unequivocal commitment to working as part of an accomplished team
- 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
- Ability to embrace diversity and transformation in all aspects of school life
- Proof of registration with SACE supported by a sexual offender’s clearance certificate
