- Cowan House Preparatory School

COWAN HOUSE
Co-educational Preparatory School
JOB DESCRIPTION: PART-TIME REMEDIAL SUPPORT
This is a part-time position requiring the successful candidate to teach throughout the school (Junior and
Senior Primary Phases). Please note that preferential consideration will be given to candidates with:
 An appropriate university degree or professional qualification and registered with SACE
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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IT skills (Teaching and administrative)
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A genuine interest in, understanding of and concern for young boys and girls
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The ability to work closely and co-operatively with colleagues
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A proactive, dynamic and self-motivated approach to education
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The ability to uphold the Christian ethos and values of the School
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A recent and valid police clearance certificate
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Relevant experience
Personal qualities:
 Dedication
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Creativity – the ability to invent, make up games, worksheets, approaches required for the individual’s
needs
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Deep understanding and love for children with difficulties
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Self-driven
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The ability to be flexible and adaptable to change, as needed
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Interest in development and extension of knowledge
Teaching Responsibilities:
 Have appropriate training and experience in Remedial Education
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Have a good knowledge and understanding of the CAPS document
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An assessment knowledge of Mathematics and Reading is required
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Inspire learning through innovative tasks; aspire to achieve academic excellence
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Have good communication skills - children, parents, staff
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Collaboration - be able to work with a multi-disciplinary team
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Be willing to teach children from all grades
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Have the ability to conduct and analyse tests for screening and diagnosis of difficulties involving all
areas e.g. visual and auditory perception; spelling methods, rules, comprehension skills
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Have a good knowledge of study methods/skills/techniques and their application
11 Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton, 3245, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
P.O. Box 54, Hilton, 3245, South Africa
Tel: +27(0)33 343 3261 or +27(0)33 343 4969 • Fax: +27(0)33 343 1368
info@cowanhouse.co.za • www.cowanhouse.co.za
Member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa
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Have the ability to develop, implement and monitor IEPs (Individual Education Programmes) for each
pupil
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Use a computer/appropriate technology to enhance teaching and learning
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Involve pupils in extension activities which build a love and greater appreciation for learning
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Provide relevant and detailed written reports on all children taught
Other Responsibilities
 Attend, and contribute to, various weekly meetings
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Participate in, and contribute to, staff development programmes
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Attend, and become involved in, relevant conferences, cluster groups and workshops (personal,
professional development)
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Facilitate parent / teacher meetings
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Provide pastoral support to the children in your care and, where necessary, others at Cowan House
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Participate in the normal operational duties of the school
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Communicate openly with the various teachers and Heads of Department
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Exhibit professional behaviour at all times
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Always live by the Cowan House values: Be Yourself; Be Reasonable; Be Caring; Be Your Best.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
You are required to please submit:
A covering letter
A 2-page CV
Names and contact details (telephonic) of three references
Your application should be addressed to the Headmaster and emailed to:
beyondeducation@cowanhouse.co.za
The closing date for applications is Friday 10 April 2015 at 12h00. No late applications will be considered.
It is anticipated that the position will commence on:
01 May 2015
COWAN HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THIS POSITION.
AN APPLICATION IN ITSELF DOES NOT ENTITLE THE APPLICANT TO AN INTERVIEW.
IF WE HAVE NOT CONTACTED YOU BY 24 APRIL, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN COWAN HOUSE CO-EDUCATIONAL PREP. SCHOOL.
BE YOURSELF, BE REASONABLE, BE CARING, BE YOUR BEST
11 Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton, 3245, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
P.O. Box 54, Hilton, 3245, South Africa
Tel: +27(0)33 343 3261 or +27(0)33 343 4969 • Fax: +27(0)33 343 1368
info@cowanhouse.co.za • www.cowanhouse.co.za
Member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa