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READING AND RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Permanent Part-Time

To start: January 2025 (Negotiable)

St Peter’s Boys Prep is an independent, Anglican, Diocesan School.
We are known for our innovative approach to education and the warmth of our community. The school seeks educators who are committed to the profession and best practice, who embrace a culture of continual growth and learning and have a deep empathy for children and a passion for teaching and learning

An opportunity exists for an exceptional Reading and Research Specialist on a permanent part-time basis to join the school from January 2025 (Negotiable).

Required Qualifications and Experience

3 years library experience
Excellent command of the English language
MS-Office proficient
SACE Registered

Candidates should have the following attributes:

The capacity to develop and sustain new teaching methodologies
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving skills
A willingness to support and mentor and to be mentored
A values-based approach to teaching
The flexibility, ability, and willingness to work outside school hours, when necessary
The intention to work according to the school’s ethos, specifications, and policies
A willingness to work as part of a team and team teach if require

Duties (not an exhaustive list):

Develop a passion and love for reading amongst the boys
Managing and implementing schoolwide reading programs
Manage all library functions (sourcing, cataloging, distribution of materials, etc.)
Guide boys’ reading according to individual interests and abilities
Support the boys learning by the facilitation of research, prompting inquiry and inspiring reading
Create a culture and an environment, in which reading is valued, supported, and encouraged
Plan and co-ordinate ‘Book Week’, set up Book Displays and creative display to encourage reading
Create a library environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students
Recommend budget for the library
Promotion of the St Peter’s Prep Schools attributes and values
Teach according to the St Peter’s Prep Schools Best Practice pedagogy
The working hours will be from 07:15 – 13:00, Monday – Friday in the Library

Should you be interested in the above vacancy and meet the stipulated requirements, please apply on our website at: https://bit.ly/3WERicU

Applications for this position close 27 September 2024

St Peter’s Prep Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete a full criminal check (and other legally required clearance in accordance with National Registers e.g. Sexual Offences and Child Protection Registers) which must be maintained throughout the period of employment.

The appointment of candidates is at St Peter’s Prep Schools sole discretion, taking into account factors such as St Peter’s Prep Schools Employment Equity Policy. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment. St Peter’s Prep Schools, in line with POPIA (the Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer

Closing Date

27/09/2024

English Teacher & Librarian

Vacancy Announcement

Applications are invited for the position of Senior School

English Teacher & Librarian

Closing date for applications: Friday, 4 October 2024
Commencement Date: 1 January 2025

As a leading co-educational independent school, based in Makhanda/ Grahamstown, Kingswood College invites applications for the above post.

Applicants should:

Have relevant academic qualifications;
Be registered with SACE;
Have a passion for teaching;
Be experienced with a thorough knowledge of the Senior School English curriculum;
Be experienced in running a Library / Resource centre.
Be creative, innovative, organised and well-motivated;
Be computer literate (Google Apps for Education & MS Office) and prepared to engage with 21st Century teaching methodologies;
Be willing and competent to contribute and participate in the school’s diverse sport and co-curricular programme;

Members of staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of the school.

Submit a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae including 3 contactable referees to the Head by email before 4 October 2024: vacancies@kingswoodcollege.com

The College reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment. Failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicant’s automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.

Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the Employment Equity Act.

Kingswood College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Closing Date

04/10/2024

Grahamstown, Makhanda, South Africa

vacancies@kingswoodcollege.com

Librarian / Media Centre Expert

The Kyalami Schools Group consists of three high-performing independent schools, namely, Beaulieu Preparatory, Kyalami Preparatory and Beaulieu College – all located in the Kyalami area, north of Johannesburg.

KYALAMI PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Maple Avenue, Kyalami

Kyalami Preparatory School is an English medium, co-educational, independent school situated in the Kyalami area north of Johannesburg.

It offers a dynamic academic, cultural, sporting and multi-faith education to approximately 480 pupils from Grade 0000 to Grade 7.

LIBRARIAN / MEDIA CENTRE EXPERT

January 2025.

We seek a dedicated and innovative Librarian to fill the role of Media Centre Head. Only experienced educators, who are passionate about teaching children and whose track record displays evidence of exemplary performance, and ‘going the extra mile’, need apply.

The following skills and attributes are essential to this position:

Applicants must:

have a recognised Teaching Qualification (experience in media, journalism, or library science would be an advantage).
SACE registered.
have a clear vision of media centres of the future.
have an extensive knowledge of children’s books and authors.
have the ability to match each child with books appropriate to his/her level of ability and interest.
have the ability to create a school-wide reading culture and foster a love for reading, especially in children who struggle.
keep abreast of new technologies and current trends relating to media centre learning.
be able to teach Research and Citation; as well as Media ethics.
have good communication skills.
must be a team player.
know about the Thinking Schools South Africa (TSSA) learning strategies or be willing to learn.
be able to source and recommend suitable websites for research projects.
be able to use the ‘Google’ platform and possess/be willing to undergo Level 1 training
be familiar with Libwin or be willing to learn.
research and source new textbooks and online reading programmes for academic enrichment and support.
manage and administer all textbooks for all grades.
prepare and administer Media Centre budgets.
prepare weekly general knowledge quizzes, and coach literacy quiz teams and enter these into inter-school competitions.
ability to teach Ed-Tech, Afrikaans/English would be an advantage.
have or are willing to undergo criminal clearance checks for working with children.

A detailed CV with the names of 3 contactable referees may be emailed to kpsapplications@kyalamischools.org to reach us by Friday, 27 September, 2024.

Only suitably qualified and SACE-registered applicants will be considered.

The Group reserves the right not to appoint should a suitable candidate not be found. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.

Closing Date

27/09/2024

Kyalami, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

kpsapplications@kyalamischools.org

Click here to apply

All the best with your applications.