Afrikaans FAL Teacher

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Afrikaans teacher to inspire and empower students in a vibrant learning environment. This role involves teaching Afrikaans to Grade 8-12 students, developing engaging lesson plans, and contributing to the school’s extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will possess a professional teaching qualification, SACE registration, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive classroom atmosphere. Join a dynamic team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student in a supportive and innovative educational setting.

Qualifications

• Professional teaching qualification required from a recognized institution.
• SACE registration with requisite clearance certificates is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Afrikaans (Grade 8-12) with differentiated lesson plans.
• Provide academic support through extra lessons or extension activities.
• Participate in extracurricular and school events.

Skills

Afrikaans FAL teaching experience

Professional teaching qualification

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational and time management skills

Computer literacy

Adaptability

Team player

Creativity in education

Commitment to extracurricular activities

SACE registration

Education

University degree

Professional teaching qualification

Job description

Woodridge College & Preparatory School is an ISASA-registered, co-educational Christian school situated on a 365-acre multi-adventure eco-estate between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape.

The School’s mission is to “provide a distinctive experience in a unique, natural environment, where all belong and are empowered to realise their full potential”.

Woodridge College has the following position available:

Skills and Requirements:

1. An appropriate professional teaching qualification from a recognised institution (university degree and professional qualification);
2. Previous Afrikaans FAL teaching experience (Grade 8-Grade 12) IEB and/or CAPS is essential;
3. Previous experience gained in an IEB school and an understanding of Cooperative Education is advantageous;
4. Knowledgeable and intellectually inquisitive with the drive and passion for developing and caring for children;
5. An open and creative outlook to education and keeping up with the latest trends in education;
6. Ability to adapt to change;
7. Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills (with pupils, staff and parents);
8. Excellent organisational and time management skills;
9. Exceptional administration skills, including computer literacy, and the ability to use technology to enhance the learning experience;
10. A willingness to develop inspiring, contemporary teaching material;
11. Ability to promote and embrace diversity and inclusion;
12. Willingness and commitment to contribute to the School’s extracurricular, sports and outdoor education programmes;
13. SACE registered with the requisite clearance certificates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaching Afrikaans (Grade 8-Grade 12), applying differential lesson plans to meet the educational needs, abilities and achievements of the individual pupil and groups of pupils;
2. Providing academic support through extra lessons or extension activities;
3. Keeping abreast of developments and best practices in teaching Afrikaans;
4. Incorporating thinking skills to foster independent, critical and creative thinkers;
5. Communicating effectively and developing relationships at all levels with pupils, staff and parents;
6. Ensuring a disciplined classroom environment;
7. Collaborating with colleagues and being a team player;
8. Participating fully in the life and extracurricular programmes of the School, including pastoral care, sport, outdoor education and other school events/functions;
9. Incorporating the ethos and values of the School into all aspects of education;

Closing date for applications: 19 May 2025

Woodridge College & Preparatory School reserves the right not to fill this position. Woodridge is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from Woodridge within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. An application alone does not entitle an applicant to an interview or an appointment.

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