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Job Description

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

Key Purpose Statement

• To establish and further extend students’ basic foundations and to guide them toward developing abstract thought and successfully completing independent work across all the areas of their various curricula.
• To build and maintain relationships with students, parents and colleagues to foster positive interaction and promote student retention.
• To implement and maintain a diverse and inclusive learning environment and culture that embraces future-focused education. One in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged. Uses a range of relevant and recognised approaches to maximise the personal, physical and emotional development of every student in a safe and holistic environment.
• To demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism at all times. To communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful, and open-minded way.
• To continually undertake personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching and learning and remain abreast of global education trends.

Principal Accountabilities

Academic Delivery (40%)

• Keeps abreast of future focussed educational trends in the Intersen Phase, academics intentionally incorporating them into teaching and learning practices aligned with Crawford Pillars
• Implements the school curriculum and other teaching strategies in planning for challenging, engaging, inspiring, relevant and differentiated learning locally and globally
• Plans, prepares and delivers lesson to meet the needs of individuals or groups of students to enable them to progress incrementally as part of personalised learning journey
• Enriches teaching and learning by including frequent use of technology and additional learning resources as well as engaging and stimulating teaching practices.
• Prepares and/or ensures classrooms are appropriately set up in accordance with lesson plans and 21ST Century learning practices aligned with future focused skills.
• Ensures effective academic and emotional support to enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaborates, plans , liaises and reflects with different members of the learning community.
• Assist with additional offerings, duties, extra-murals and events taking place at the school
• Participates in, embeds and applies professional development tools, strategies and pedagogical approaches.
• Shows an ongoing commitment to “lifelong learning” and remains informed on current relevant practice and is readily available to attend appropriate development/training.

Academic Assessment and Reporting (20%)

• Assesses and records students progress continuously and systematically and keeps records up to date in a mark book/ personal file, STASY, forming an in depth knowledge of each student in the class.
• Meets academic standards as defined by Central Academics and Crawford International Academic strategy.
• Assesses and monitors student performance and progress, using data driven decision making and defines next steps in the personalised learning journey. Integrates this information into future planning.
• Undertakes, teaching and learning assessment of students as required by Academics Department as well as Crawford International assessment expectations.
• Completes various reports for parents, Principals and/or Academics Department throughout the year (STASY, Inquiry Units, Other)
• Participates in the moderation and standardisation process, of formal assessments. Participate in team marking, clusters and IEB moderation as required.

Student Behaviour Management (10%)

• Manages student behaviour in the classroom by establishing rules, essential agreements and procedures as expected behaviours.
• Promotes personal, social, physical and emotional well-being of individual students, groups of students, through mentorship program.
• Provides guidance and advice to students and parents.
• Identifies students who may have barriers to learning and inform the appropriate people to initiate the next steps to support individual progress.
• Provides information and contact details of experts who can further assist and provide support to students if all other avenues have been exhausted with little success.
• Informs relevant staff and parents regarding the support being offered and the action plan to be followed.

School Brand Ambassadorship (10%)

• Knows and demonstrates the Crawford International mission statement and embracing Crawford International DNA.
• Acts as a role model with regard to work ethic, attitude and professionalism, Embracing the Crawford DNA
• Continually contributes to the sustainability and effective operation and management of the school.
• Assists with additional offerings, duties and extra murals, assemblies and other events taking place across Crawford International. Attends and supports a range of school activities and events.
• Promotes the ethos of the school and Brand both internally and externally and is readily available to market the school at Open Days, exhibitions etc
• Contributes to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers/ interns as required.
• Submits articles for newsletters or School magazine/ yearbook, social media or other as requested.
• Monitors student multiform and maintains agreed expectations with respect to the Crawford International code of conduct.

Administration (10%)

• Adheres with the requirements of the timetable and ensures its effective implementation in their classes.
• Plans for excursions by obtaining all the relevant approvals and liaises with service providers, as necessary.
• Keeps and maintains the Crawford International learning space as dynamic learning environment.
• Where applicable, conduct inventory activities of consumables and equipment to monitor usage and ensure availability as required. Repair and replacement
• Advises Principal and management team if substitution is required and assists with substitution as requested.

Health & Safety (10%)

• Actively observes and supervises children in playing and activity areas as appropriate.
• Applies medical support , as a first-aid trained staff member, as prescribed or as/ when the medical condition/ situation requires action ensuring that any incidents are duly reported to Management and parents via the stipulated channels.
• Observes and scrutinises the classroom and playing areas for dangerous / hazardous objects or circumstances, removes/ tapes off hazards where possible and immediately reports safety issues to the school leadership team.
• Continuously creates awareness of personal safety and social issues amongst students,

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
• The incumbent must present themselves professionally and in alignment with the brand message.
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role.
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately.

It is expected that if Educators are interested in growing their management and leadership competence, they will become proficient in the following competencies:

• Commercial Aptitude - Understanding the bigger picture and all the facets incorporated into leading a school.
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to create strategic plans that sets the school up for a sustainable future.
• Execution - Understanding how to translate strategic plans into day-to-day executable activities.
• Customer Orientation - Patience and understanding of what parents and students want and need, and how best to facilitate these.
• Collaborative Relationships - Respect for peers and the ability to build collaborative partnerships with other senior leaders, vendors, suppliers and customers.
• Decision Making - Ability to make data-rich, informed decisions, and proactively taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.
• Capability Building - Ability to coach and provide feedback and guidance. The ability to actively develop others and have difficult conversations as needed.
• Performance Leadership - Unites people behind a strong vision and leads the team in executing on goals and achieving stretch objectives.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness - Aware of how their actions impact others’. Ability to influence others and build relationships 

Minimum Qualification

• Degree (NQF level 6) and PGCE or B.Ed (Intermediate/ Intersen or Senior Phase or Foundation Phase)
• Willingness to be a generalist rather than a specialist when teaching
• Honours degree with specialisation in an educational sphere or subject specific area
• IB PYP Training
• Police Clearance
• Valid SACE certificate
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Desired Qualification

• Strategies and tools to support delivery of Global Competencies, Inquiry-based Learning and Computer and Digital Literacy

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years Teaching Experience.
• 1 year Teaching internship (at Principal’s discretion)

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Job Description

• The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

Duties will include:

• Supervising the lunch routine: serving and clearing;
• Assisting with Aftercare supervision and activities;
• Assisting with homework.

Competencies required:

• Good oral communication skills with pupils and parents;
• Energetic and enthusiastic;
• Able to relate well to young children;
• The ability to love and nurture young children;
• Be a team player

Minimum requirement:

• Matric or equivalent.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment

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Job Description

• The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

Duties:

• Responsible for performing various tasks as required of a Driver.
• Responsible for performing miscellaneous tasks as and when required.
• General cleaning, housekeeping and basic maintenance of vehicles.
• To clean bus, fill up bus and do daily checklist requirements.

Competencies required:

• Excellent eye sight;
• Punctual at all times;
• Must be helpful, energetic, responsible and reliable;
• Must be prepared to work overtime;
• Able to communicate with students and staff;
• Enthusiastic and trustworthy;
• Able to work in a team.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum requirements are a Grade 12 (Matric)
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Code EB) and valid PDP.
• Must be fluent in English.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment.

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Duties required: 

• Controlling Sports Programme
• Controlling Sports Events
• Coaching in various Sporting Disciplines. 
• Liaising with parents, students, and visitors to the campus.
• Sports Equipment – budgeting and management.
• Sports Coaches – Management.
• Physical Education Teacher – Grade 1 to 7.
• Organisation of sporting events – Official League Matches and Interhouse and Internal Events.

Competencies/Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, student and parents.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and able to use own initiative • Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Must be a team player.
• First Aid Training would be required.
• Willingness to accompany teams to sporting fixtures.
• Skilled in Coaching and Refereeing/Umpiring.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a diploma in Sports’ Management or Teaching Qualification with Physical Education as a subject completed.
• SACE registration would be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment.
• Ability to coach sports is essential • Experience in the organisation of sporting events

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Job Description

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

The Successful candidate will:

• Have a successful track record in the role of senior leadership within a school of standing and excellence together with appropriate academic and business qualifications;
• Be fully conversant with current trends and developments within educational fields particularly those pertaining to academic Schooling;
• Have a passion for education and a vision for the future of school and the ability to share this with the community;
• Have the ability to challenge and inspire students and teachers to live out their values;
• Be an innovative, visionary leader;
• Be able to attract and retain educators of exceptional quality;
• Encourage and support staff development.

Competencies required:

• Superior management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, pupils and parents;
• Financial acumen;
• Good communication skills;
• Assertiveness and dynamism;
• SACE registration.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification

Experience:

• 10 years teaching experience of which 3 years must be at senior management level in the same and/or similar type of position and similar environment. 

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Key Purpose Statement

• To plan, implement and assess appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and prepare them for life.
• To build and maintain meaningful relationships with students, parents and peers to foster positive interaction and promote student retention.
• To create and maintain a learning environment and culture that embraces future focused education and one in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged. Uses a range of relevant and recognized approaches to maximize the personal, physical and psycho-social development of every student allowing them to experience a personalized learning journey.
• To demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism at all times. To communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way.
• As a life long learner to continually undertake personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching and learning and remain abreast of trends in global education to ensure the provision of a locally and global education.
• To develop and encourage agency to empower students.
• To create opportunities inside and outside the classroom to allow students to master future focused skills.

Principal Accountabilities

Academic Delivery (40%)

• Keeps abreast of future focussed educational trends, academics intentionally incorporating them into teaching and learning practices aligned with Crawford Pillars.
• Implements the school curriculum and other teaching strategies in planning for challenging, engaging, inspiring, relevant, and differentiated learning locally and globally.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson to meet the needs of individuals or groups of students to enable them to progress incrementally as part of personalised learning journey.
• Enriches teaching and learning by including frequent use of technology and additional learning resources as well as engaging and stimulating teaching practices.
• Sets tasks which challenge students, are time appropriate and sustain high levels of interest.
• Prepares and/or ensures classrooms are appropriately set up in accordance with lesson plans and 21ST Century learning practices aligned with future focused skills.
• Ensures the effective and efficient deployment of classroom technology to enhance the teaching and learning taking place. Enriches the curriculum and teaching programme by making lessons more exciting through the usage of exciting and stimulating teaching practices and appropriate learning aids including technology.
• Identifies relevant enrichment and extension opportunities to support set curriculum content and creatively deliver it.
• Provides meaningful opportunities to develop skills to support content and application in relation to mindfulness and critical thinking and discernment.
• Collaborates, plans, liaises, and reflects with different members of the learning community as well as other teachers in the grade.
• Provides academic support to individuals or small groups of students as identified through ongoing formative and summative assessments. This support should be available to students until 16h00 or before school.
• Shows an ongoing commitment to “lifelong learning” and remains informed on current strategies, relevant practice, and appropriate pedagogical approaches, and is readily available to attend appropriate development/training.

Academic Assessment and Reporting (20%)

• Assesses and records students' progress continuously and systematically and keeps records up to date in mark book/personal file, STASY, forming an in depth knowledge of each student in the class.
• Meets academic standards as defined by Central Academics and Crawford International Academic strategy
• Assesses and monitors student performance and progress, using data driven decision making and defines next steps in the personalised learning journey. Integrates this information into future planning
• Undertakes, teaching and learning assessment of students as required by Academics Department as well as Crawford International assessment expectations.
• Provides feedback and reports for parents, Principals and/or Academics Department throughout the year (STASY, Inquiry Units, Other)
• Participates in the moderation and standardisation process, of formal assessments. Participate in team marking, clusters and IEB moderation as required.

Student Behaviour Management (15%)

• Manages student behaviour in the classroom by establishing rules, essential agreements, and procedures as expected behaviours.
• Maintains good philosophy of Crawfordology to guide expectations of behaviour.
• Promotes personal, social, physical, and emotional well-being of individual students, groups of students, through mentorship program.
• Provides guidance and advice to students and parents.
• Identifies students who may have barriers to learning and inform the appropriate people to initiate the next steps to support individual progress.

School Brand Ambassadorship (15%)

• Knows and demonstrates the Crawford International mission statement and embracing Crawford International DNA.
• Acts as a role model with regard to work ethic, attitude and professionalism, Embracing the Crawford DNA
• Assists with additional offerings, duties and extra murals, assemblies and other events taking place across Crawford International. Attends and supports a range of school activities and events.
• Promotes the good reputation of the school and Brand both internally and externally and is readily available to market the school at Open Days, exhibitions etc.
• Contributes to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers/ interns as required.
• Submits articles for newsletters or School magazine/ yearbook, social media or other as requested.
• Monitors student multiform and maintains agreed expectations with respect to the Crawford International code of conduct.
• Collaborate and Contributes to the Crawford International brand through active participation in activities and meetings to elevate the Crawford International division and strategy.

Administration (10%)

• Assists with plans for excursions by obtaining all the relevant approvals and liaises with service providers, where required.
• Keeps and maintains the Crawford International learning space as dynamic learning environment.
• Where applicable, conduct inventory activities of consumables and equipment to monitor usage and ensure availability as required. Repair and replacement
• Advises Principal and management team if substitution is required and assists with substitution as requested.
• Follows the annual and termly plans and advises if adjustments are required.
• Adhere to all processes and procedures pertaining to the efficient and effective operation of the school policies

Competencies

• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and with professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• The incumbent must present themselves professionally and in alignment with the brand message.
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role.
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately.

It is expected that if Educators are interested in growing their management and leadership competence, they will become proficient in the following competencies:

• Commercial Aptitude - Understanding the bigger picture and all the facets incorporated into leading a school.
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to create strategic plans that sets the school up for a sustainable future.
• Execution - Understanding how to translate strategic plans into day-to-day executable activities.
• Customer Orientation - Patience and understanding of what parents and students want and need, and how best to facilitate these.
• Collaborative Relationships - Respect for peers and the ability to build collaborative partnerships with other senior leaders, vendors, suppliers and customers.
• Decision Making - Ability to make data-rich, informed decisions, and proactively taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.
• Capability Building - Ability to coach and provide feedback and guidance. The ability to actively develop others and have difficult conversations as needed.
• Performance Leadership - Unites people behind a strong vision and leads the team in executing on goals and achieving stretch objectives.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness - Aware of how their actions impact others’. Ability to influence others and build relationships. 

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) and PGCE/HDE or B.Education [FET/GET] with specialization in the subjects to be taught at the correct level
• Valid SACE certificate
• Police Clearance

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years Teaching Experience.
• 3-5 years Subject Specialization

Desired Experience

• Familiarity with IB curriculum and enquiry-based approach to teaching and learning
• IEB teaching experience and matric marking
• First Aid 

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Key Purpose Statement

• To create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and get children ready for formal schooling
• To implement and maintain a learning environment and culture that embraces future focused education and one in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged. Uses a range of relevant and recognized approaches to maximize the personal, physical and psycho-social development of every child
• To demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism at all times.
• To develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community. To communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way
• As a life long learner to continually undertake personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching and learning and remain abreast of global education trends

Principal Accountabilities

Academic Delivery (35%)

• Keeps abreast of future focused educational trends in the Pre-primary Phase, Academics intentionally incorporating them into teaching and learning practices aligned with Crawford Pillars.
• Implements the school curriculum and other teaching strategies in planning for engaging, inspiring, relevant and differentiated learning locally and globally.
• Enriches the curriculum and teaching programme by making lessons more exciting through the use of, stimulating and engaging teaching practices and appropriate learning aids including technology.
• Prepares and ensures that the learning environments are supportive of the lessons
• Ensures the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support in order to enhance the teaching and learning taking place in the classroom.
• Collaborates, plans, liaises and reflects with other members of the learning community, regularly.
• Assists with additional offerings, duties, extra murals and events taking place at the school.
• Provides children with tailored, differentiated learning material and gives individual support where necessary.
• Participates in, embeds and applies professional development tools, strategies and pedagogical approaches.
• Shows an ongoing commitment to “lifelong learning” and remains informed on current relevant practice and is readily available to attend appropriate development/training.

Academic Assessment and Reporting (20%)

• Assesses and records student’s progress (academic, social, emotional and other), continuously and systematically and keeps records up to date in the format required by the school, formulating an in depth knowledge of each student in the class
• Meets academic standards as defined by Central Academics and Crawford International Academic strategy
• Assesses and monitors student performance and progress, using data driven decision making and defines next steps in the personalised learning journey.
• Provides feedback and reports for parents, Principals and/or Academics Department throughout the year( STASY, Inquiry Units, Other)
• Participates in discussions around moderation of assessments being completed

Student Behaviour Management (15%)

• Manages student behaviour in the classroom by establishing rules, essential agreements and procedures as expected behaviours.
• Promotes personal, social, physical and emotional well-being of individual students, groups of students and across the entire school.
• Provides guidance and advice to students and parents/ guardians on educational and social matters pertaining to student’s well-being.
• Identifies students who may have barriers to learning and inform the appropriate people to initiate the next steps to support individual progress.
• Informs appropriate staff and parents regarding the support being offered and the action plan to be followed.

School Brand Ambassadorship (10%)

• Knows and demonstrates the Crawford International mission statement and embracing Crawford International DNA.
• Acts as a role model with regard to work ethic, attitude and professionalism, Embracing the Crawford International DNA
• Contributes to the sustainability and effective operation and management of the school, continuously.
• Assists with additional offerings, duties and extra murals, assemblies, devotions, and other events taking place across Crawford International. Attends and supports a range of school activities and events.
• Promotes the good reputation of the school and Brand both internally and externally and is readily available to market the school at Open Days, exhibitions etc
• Contributes to the professional development of new teachers / interns and student teachers/ interns as required.
• Submits articles for newsletters or School magazine/ yearbook, social media or other as requested.

Administration (10%)

• Adheres with requirements of timetabling and ensures its effective implementation in their classes.
• Plans for excursions by obtaining all the relevant approvals and liaises with service providers as necessary.
• Keeps and maintains the Crawford International learning space as dynamic learning environment.
• Where applicable, conduct inventory activities of consumables and equipment to monitor usage and ensure availability as required. Repair and replacement
• Prepares for and participates in Staff, Phase, and Grade meetings as required.
• Assist with compilation of budgets, annually and controlling of expenses thereafter.
• Advises Principal and management if substitution is required and assists with substitution as requested.
• Follows the annual and termly plans and advises if adjustments are required.

Health & Safety (10%)

• Actively observes and supervises children in playing and activity areas as appropriate.
• Applies medical support, as a first aid trained staff member, to as prescribed or as or when the medical condition/ situation requires action ensuring that any incidents are duly reported to Management and parents via the stipulated channels.
• Observes and scrutinises the classroom and playing areas for dangerous / hazardous objects or circumstances, removes/ tapes off hazards where possible and immediately reports safety issues to the school leadership team.
• Creates awareness of personal safety and social issues amongst students, continuously.

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
• The incumbent must present themselves professionally and in alignment with the brand message.
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role.
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately.

It is expected that if Educators are interested in growing their management and leadership competence, they will become proficient in the following competencies:

• Commercial Aptitude - Understanding the bigger picture and all the facets incorporated into leading a school.
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to create strategic plans that sets the school up for a sustainable future.
• Execution - Understanding how to translate strategic plans into day-to-day executable activities.
• Customer Orientation - Patience and understanding of what parents and students want and need, and how best to facilitate these.
• Collaborative Relationships - Respect for peers and the ability to build collaborative partnerships with other senior leaders, vendors, suppliers and customers.
• Decision Making - Ability to make data-rich, informed decisions, and proactively taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.
• Capability Building - Ability to coach and provide feedback and guidance. The ability to actively develop others and have difficult conversations as needed.
• Performance Leadership - Unites people behind a strong vision and leads the team in executing on goals and achieving stretch objectives.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness - Aware of how their actions impact others’. Ability to influence others and build relationships.

Minimum Qualification

• Post Matric Certificate (NQF level 5) in ECD for Grades 0000-000
• Degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• PGCE for degrees deemed suitable for a Pre-Primary teacher viz. Psychology
• Valid SACE certificate
• Police Clearance

Desired Qualification

• B. Education (Pre-Primary/Foundation Phase)
• NQF Level 6 in ECD

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years Teaching Experience.

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Key Purpose Statement

• To create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and get children ready for formal schooling
• To implement and maintain a learning environment and culture that embraces future focused education and one in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged. Uses a range of relevant and recognized approaches to maximize the personal, physical and psycho-social development of every child
• To demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism at all times.
• To develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community. To communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way
• As a life long learner to continually undertake personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching and learning and remain abreast of global education trends

Principal Accountabilities

Academic Delivery (35%)

• Keeps abreast of future focused educational trends in the Pre-primary Phase, Academics intentionally incorporating them into teaching and learning practices aligned with Crawford Pillars.
• Implements the school curriculum and other teaching strategies in planning for engaging, inspiring, relevant and differentiated learning locally and globally.
• Enriches the curriculum and teaching programme by making lessons more exciting through the use of, stimulating and engaging teaching practices and appropriate learning aids including technology.
• Prepares and ensures that the learning environments are supportive of the lessons
• Ensures the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support in order to enhance the teaching and learning taking place in the classroom.
• Collaborates, plans, liaises and reflects with other members of the learning community, regularly.
• Assists with additional offerings, duties, extra murals and events taking place at the school.
• Provides children with tailored, diffentiated learning material and gives individual support where necessary.
• Participates in, embeds and applies professional development tools, strategies and pedagogical approaches.
• Shows an ongoing commitment to “lifelong learning” and remains informed on current relevant practice and is readily available to attend appropriate development/training.

Academic Assessment and Reporting (20%)

• Assesses and records student’s progress (academic,social, emotional and other), continuously and systematically and keeps records up to date in the format required by the school, formulating an in depth knowledge of each student in the class
• Meets academic standards as defined by Central Academics and Crawford International Academic strategy
• Assesses and monitors student performance and progress, using data driven decision making and defines next steps in the personalised learning journey.
• Provides feedback and reports for parents, Principals and/or Academics Department throughout the year( STASY, Inquiry Units, Other)
• Participates in discussions around moderation of assessments being completed

Student Behaviour Management (15%)

• Manages student behaviour in the classroom by establishing rules, essential agreements and procedures as expected behaviours.
• Promotes personal, social, physical and emotional well-being of individual students, groups of students and across the entire school.
• Provides guidance and advice to students and parents/ guardians on educational and social matters pertaining to student’s well-being.
• Identifies students who may have barriers to learning and inform the appropriate people to initiate the next steps to support individual progress.
• Informs appropriate staff and parents regarding the support being offered and the action plan to be followed.

School Brand Ambassadorship (10%)

• Knows and demonstrates the Crawford International mission statement and embracing Crawford International DNA.
• Acts as a role model with regard to work ethic, attitude and professionalism, Embracing the Crawford International DNA
• Contributes to the sustainability and effective operation and management of the school, continuously.
• Assists with additional offerings, duties and extra murals, assemblies, devotions, and other events taking place across Crawford International. Attends and supports a range of school activities and events.
• Promotes the good reputation of the school and Brand both internally and externally and is readily available to market the school at Open Days, exhibitions etc
• Contributes to the professional development of new teachers / interns and student teachers/ interns as required.
• Submits articles for newsletters or School magazine/ yearbook, social media or other as requested.

Administration (10%)

• Adheres with requirements of timetabling and ensures its effective implementation in their classes.
• Plans for excursions by obtaining all the relevant approvals and liaises with service providers as necessary.
• Keeps and maintains the Crawford International learning space as dynamic learning environment.
• Where applicable, conduct inventory activities of consumables and equipment to monitor usage and ensure availability as required. Repair and replacement
• Prepares for and participates in Staff, Phase, and Grade meetings as required.
• Assist with compilation of budgets, annually and controlling of expenses thereafter.
• Advises Principal and management if substitution is required and assists with substitution as requested.
• Follows the annual and termly plans and advises if adjustments are required.

Health & Safety (10%)

• Actively observes and supervises children in playing and activity areas as appropriate.
• Applies medical support, as a first aid trained staff member, to as prescribed or as or when the medical condition/ situation requires action ensuring that any incidents are duly reported to Management and parents via the stipulated channels.
• Observes and scrutinises the classroom and playing areas for dangerous / hazardous objects or circumstances, removes/ tapes off hazards where possible and immediately reports safety issues to the school leadership team.
• Creates awareness of personal safety and social issues amongst students, continuously.

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
• The incumbent must present themselves professionally and in alignment with the brand message.
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role.
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately.

It is expected that if Educators are interested in growing their management and leadership competence, they will become proficient in the following competencies:

• Commercial Aptitude - Understanding the bigger picture and all the facets incorporated into leading a school.
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to create strategic plans that sets the school up for a sustainable future.
• Execution - Understanding how to translate strategic plans into day-to-day executable activities.
• Customer Orientation - Patience and understanding of what parents and students want and need, and how best to facilitate these.
• Collaborative Relationships - Respect for peers and the ability to build collaborative partnerships with other senior leaders, vendors, suppliers and customers.
• Decision Making - Ability to make data-rich, informed decisions, and proactively taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.
• Capability Building - Ability to coach and provide feedback and guidance. The ability to actively develop others and have difficult conversations as needed.
• Performance Leadership - Unites people behind a strong vision and leads the team in executing on goals and achieving stretch objectives.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness - Aware of how their actions impact others’. Ability to influence others and build relationships.

Minimum Qualification

• B. Education (Pre-Primary/Foundation Phase)
• TEFAL Qualification 
• Valid SACE certificate
• Police Clearance

Desired Qualification

• B. Education (Pre-Primary/Foundation Phase)

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years Teaching Experience

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Job Description
The Successful candidate will:

• Have a successful track record in the role of senior leadership within a school of standing and excellence together with appropriate academic and business qualifications;
• Be fully conversant with current trends and developments within educational fields particularly those pertaining to academic Schooling;
• Have a passion for education and a vision for the future of school and the ability to share this with the community;
• Have the ability to challenge and inspire students and teachers to live out their values;
• Be an innovative, visionary leader;
• Be able to attract and retain educators of exceptional quality;
• Encourage and support staff development.

Competencies required:

• Superior management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, pupils and parents;
• Financial acumen;
• Good communication skills;
• Assertiveness and dynamism;
• SACE registration.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification

Experience:

• 10 years teaching experience of which 3 years must be at senior management level in the same and/or similar type of position and similar environment.