Deadline: 5 February 2021

Working location: Hermann Gmeiner Primary School, Waterfalls

Supervisor: School Principal

About

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at the risk of losing it.

SOS Children's Villages Association of Zimbabwe is a member of SOS International - a worldwide child social welfare organisation, providing vulnerable children without homes with a family home and educational opportunities as well as strengthening families to reduce poverty. SOS Children's Villages complements government efforts to provide children with access to quality education by supporting the education of orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children. SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe provides kindergarten, primary and secondary education services in Matabeleland and Mashonaland Central provinces, through the Hermann Gmeiner group of schools

Purpose of the position

To provide teaching services from grade 4 to grade 7 pupils at SOS Children’s Villages Group of Schools based in Waterfalls.

Duties & responsibilities

The Teachers will be responsible for: Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class; Maintaining the classroom register and pass on vital information to the office; Consulting and informing parents regarding pupil’s progress of your class and individual pupils; Contributing to the further development of the school; Contributing to the good classroom atmosphere, including stimulating wall displays; Conducting himself/ herself in a professional manner in terms of both dressing and behaviour and leading by example; Ensuring that all lessons are well prepared and that interest is generated to ensure that material is presented in a professional manner; Showing interest in their pupils and teaching ways to encourage enthusiasm and good manners and respect; Actively participating in co-curricular activities; Understanding the new curriculum framework and the role of the teacher

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidates should have: 5 ‘O’ Levels including Maths and English; Certificate /Diploma in teaching with 5 years’ experience; Degree in teaching & Certificate in counselling will be an added advantage; Diploma/Certificate in Computers.