Afrikaans FAL Teacher

Curro Holdings Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An independent schooling provider is seeking a full-time Afrikaans FAL Teacher for grades 8 to 10 at Northern Academy in Polokwane, starting in February 2026. The role requires effective teaching, lesson planning, and classroom management in accordance with the IEB curriculum. Qualified candidates should possess a relevant teaching degree, a minimum of 2 years of experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Applications close on 30 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a senior phase teacher.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum preferred.
• SACE registered.
• Clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Perform teaching duties and plan lessons.
• Set up and monitor term plans and assessments.
• Manage classroom and communication with parents.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support.
• Plan extramural activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Planning skills

Facilitation skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BEd degree and/or PGCE in senior phase education

Honours degree in relevant subjects (advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Curro Holdings is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro Holdings seeks to appoint Afrikaans FAL Teacher (Grades 8 to 10) (full-time) at Northern Academy in Polokwane to commence duties in February 2026

Vacancy Reference: 27294

Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint a high school senior phase teacher at Northern Academy in Polokwane. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro and IEB curricula for the senior phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
• Set up, implement, monitor and adjust the term plan as necessary, considering exams, assessments and school activities as well as the need for differentiated learning materials to accommodate barriers to learning
• Plan and manage the classroom, including the assessment roster, classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Set up and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd degree and/or PGCE in senior phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a senior phase teacher
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SACE-registered
• Clear criminal record

Closing date: 30 January 2026.

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