St Patrick’s College
~ Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal ~
St Patrick’s College is located in Kokstad, KZN and is an East Griqualand country school, with a strong emphasis on the outdoors.
At St Patrick’s College, we believe in the importance of a varied programme that will prepare your child for the challenges of life. Our classrooms are fun and filled with diverse levels of stimulation. Apart from the required curriculum, the children take part in theme work, computer technology, singing, steel drumming, ukulele playing and djembe drums. Life skill development includes growing vegetables, a market day, art projects and cultural development. There are also opportunities for the children to make use of our magnificent outdoor environment. Standard school sports and alternate sports such as open water swimming, cycling and hiking all form part of the extended child development programme. Each child is regarded as a unique individual and, and our nurturing environment and passionate teachers allow each child to discover his or her inimitable potential.
Had enough of city life? Experience quality of life, quietness, clean air and the scent of the country.
Applications are invited for the following post in the Preparatory School
FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHER
(Commencement date: 1 January 2023)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTED TO:
Engender a healthy environment for pupil development and learning.
Be prepared to work according to the St Patrick’s College Christian ethos and according to Governing Body policies.
Have a love for children and an ability to interact and communicate with them.
Have competent interpersonal and communication skills.
Have the capacity to develop and sustain new teaching and learning ideas.
Participate in the extra mural programme of the school.
REQUIREMENTS:
An appropriate Degree/Diploma
Fluency in English Language English (written and oral).
Current full SACE registration.
National Register for Sex Offenders (NSRO) compliant.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Experience in teaching in the Foundation phase would be a strong recommendation.
Experience in the “Number Sense” programme would be a strong recommendation.
The School’s Board of Governors reserves the right to waive an appointment should a suitable candidate not be identified. Only those candidates short listed for this position will be notified. Should applicants not hear from us by Friday 14 October 2022, it must be assumed that the application was not successful.
St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer.
St Patrick’s 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 it will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
Additional Info
Location:KwaZulu-Natal
Workplace:Combined School – independent
Position:Teaching jobs – general
Teaching subject / Area:Foundation Phase / Junior Primary / Pre-School
Deadline for application / expression of interest:Friday, 30 September 2022
Commencement date:Sunday, 01 January 2023
Contact instructions:An application letter accompanied by a full CV, together with the names and contact details of three referees, should be submitted by Friday 30 September 2022
Contact details:
vacancies@stpatrickscollege.co.za
Address:1 Crystal Springs Road, Kokstad, 4700