IH Johannesburg | School profiles | Recruitment

Director: Philip Clayton
DoS: Annie da Silva
School and town profile:
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and serves as the capital of the sunny Gauteng province. There is no doubt that Johannesburg offers the best educational, medical, sporting and cultural facilities in Africa. The city is not only famous for its theatres and art galleries, but also for its vast array of hotels, restaurants, night-clubs and shopping centres. The cost of living in South Africa is low by world standards. A few examples: movie tickets $4.50, bottle of wine $3 and a can of Coke 60 cents.Although modern, Jo'burg has a rich history. Built upon the gold rush of the late nineteenth century its architecture boasts an exciting blend of the old and the new. The mix of ethnic and cultural arts and activities is reflected in the many theatres and open air arenas throughout the city. Nearby there are gold and diamond mines to visit as well as caves which are fossil sites of the oldest human remains found on the planet.The city is an ideal getaway to the country's numerous reserves and safari camps, many of which are within easy reach. The educational facilities in Johannesburg are diverse and include a number of schools, universities, technikons and business colleges offering a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities.The school affiliated to IH in 1997 and is situated in the district of Braamfontein, near the city centre. It has 25 classrooms, a students' lounge with a canteen, 2 computer rooms (with 34 computers and Internet access), a listening laboratory and reception area. All rooms are well equipped with whiteboards, cassette players and TV/videos.The school has between 100 and 180 students, most of whom study full-time, 4-week long courses, from beginner to advanced levels. The majority of these students come from other African countries, particularly Mozambique, Gabon and Angola. There is also a growing complement of students from other countries around the world, including China, Korea, Germany and France. The school also teaches in-company courses around South Africa.In addition, the school has an extensive teacher training programme and runs a CELTA course every month and one DELTA course every year.
Contract dates:
At the moment there are two contract types; permanent (full-time) and temporary (part-time). Temporary teachers' hours change every four weeks, depending on hours available.
Hours:
Permanent teachers: Up to 25 contact hours per week, plus teachers' meetings, developmental sessions and administrative work (e.g. materials development).
Holidays:
Full-time teachers are entitled to 27 days' paid holiday per year, plus all South African public holidays.
Accommodation:
Temporary accommodation can be provided for teachers, but teachers are expected to find their own long-term accommodation. Rent costs are generally low in South Africa and it is not difficult to find something in a nice area of town.
Number of Students:
100-180 per month.
Breakdown of Students:
Adults, with a few late teens. Our students come mainly from Gabon, Mozambique, Angola, Turkey, Western Europe and China.
Number of teachers:
We currently have 27 teachers, 4 of which are DELTA trained.
Facilities:
There are 25 classrooms, a teachers' resource room, preparation room and lounge area, a students' lounge, smoking and non-smoking, two computer labs with 34 computers and Internet access for student use, a listening laboratory, a library, DoS office, principal's office, marketing office, homestay accommodation office and a small bookshop.
Future Developments:
Main Activities:
General English for Adults (around 80% of total)
ESP courses (e.g. academic, business writing skills) in small groups or 1-1
ESL for South Africans (usually with a strong Business English focus)
The school is a recognised centre for CELTA and DELTA training and runs a number of courses a year.
Most students study full time, six-hours a day. Increasingly the students are staying for long periods of time to prepare for study at South African universities. Most of the day consists of General English classes, but students also have timetabled self-access slots and a choice of special courses (Drama, Pronunciation, Grammar, Current Affairs, Computer Skills, IELTS etc.) where they can work on their weaknesses or their interests
Notes on Contract:
If you are not a South African National, a work visa should be arranged before your arrival in the country. The HR department can provide advice on this.
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