SENIOR TEACHER - DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY

Debswana Diamond Company – Jwaneng Mine would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

SENIOR TEACHER
REF: JWNG000147

Job Summary
To contribute to the education of the whole child, attending to the intellectual, emotional, physical and social development of the child.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• O’ levels plus Diploma in Education
• 3 years post qualification experience in teaching
• 2 years experience in an English medium environment will be an added advantage
• Experience in a supervisory role will be an added advantage

Key Effectiveness Areas

• Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets and controls expenditure within approved parameters.
• Draws up yearly, termly and weekly plans of subject matter.
• Prepares lesson plans to achieve the desired objectives taking cognizance of available resources and equipment.
• Provides an effective and stimulating environment for education.
• Manages all activities in library/teaching area
• Teaches subjects across the curriculum based on topics dealt within the mainstreamas integration to enhance specific learning areas
• Devises appropriate teaching methods/approaches to develop skills such as research and study
• Promotes reading, care and appreciation for books through activities such as book displays and demonstrations
• Contributes to the fuller development of the child’s potential through the medium of extra-mural activities
• Manages subordinates’ key effectiveness areas
• Maintains sound relationship with parents by means of formal occasions.
• Performs an array of administrative duties.
• Implements safety, health and environment programmes in the area of responsibility taking cognizance of all legal requirements.

Generic Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Assertiveness
• Observerance
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Conceptual skills
• Tenacity
• Initiative
• Empathy (hospitality & Tolerance)
• Decisiveness

Please reference JWNG0000147 in the subject line on both the email and application letter.

Closing date and application instructions

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply enclosing a current curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates: Email: recruitmentJWN@debswana.bw

Closing Date: 07 November 2015 • NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.