Educational Technology Integration Teacher

Commencement Date: January 2017.

Redhill School’s mission is to be a world-class, South African learning community with 109 years’ experience in education.

The above position has become available at our school.

We are a leading co-educational, multi-faith, independent school in Morningside, Sandton.  Redhill School is proud of its academic excellence which extends children beyond the confines of any curriculum.  Its innovative practices along with an uncompromising emphasis on the development of thinking skills and our caring ethos based upon respect for individual differences, ensure that we strive towards the holistic education of our pupils.

Key responsibilities include:

Teaching of basic ICT and iPad skills.
Involvement in the School’s Project Based Learning Programme.
Assistance with the planning and rollout of the robotics and coding curriculum.
Control and issuing of iPad banks.
Training, mentoring and coaching of staff in the meaningful integration of technology.
Control and record-keeping of IT equipment as well as the compilation and control of IT budgets.
Assistance with planning of Innovative Educational Technology initiatives.
The incumbent will work closely with the Director of Educational Technology, as well as the School’s management team in order to streamline policies, platforms and skills across the campus.
Experience and Skills required:

Experience in the teaching of basic IT and tablet skills to Junior and Senior Preparatory students.
The willingness to coach staff both in a one-to-one environment, as well as in plenary sessions.
The ability to enthuse both staff and students about the potential technology holds as a catalyst for pedagogical transformation.
A commitment to obtaining Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2 certifications within one calendar year of commencement.
A commitment towards completing an ICDL iPad qualification.
The ability to work closely with the management team, service providers and the IT support team.
Experience in managing device banks and basic hardware repair.
Enthusiasm regarding PBL and future-focussed education.
The willingness to initiate, be involved with and take charge of the Genius Club, the Media Club and various other related activities.
The ability to problem-solve, to think innovatively and the willingness to learn new skills.
Candidates interested in applying for the above-mentioned position, should submit a full Curriculum Vitae, together with the names and telephone numbers  of three references.

Please submit all applications via the PNet website (click on the link to view the advert on PNet).

CLOSING DATE: 2 September 2016.

If you have not heard from the school by 20 September 2016 please consider your application unsuccessful. Redhill School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Redhill School is an equal opportunity employer.