AFRIKAANS FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Old School Ties is seeking a qualified Afrikaans First Additional Language teacher to join our vibrant department. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging lessons, communicate effectively, and contribute to both academic and co-curricular activities.

Requirements include 3+ years teaching Afrikaans FAL to Grades 8–12, a relevant degree with PGCE/B.Ed, SACE registration or application, and valid safeguarding clearances. Extramural duties are expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years teaching Afrikaans for Grade 8–12
• Bachelor's degree or PGCE/B.Ed with Afrikaans major; SACE registration or application
• Clearances: Criminal Record, Sexual Offences Register, and Child Protection Register (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Plan content, set tests, assignments, projects, and examinations
• Manage a tutor group for Grades 8–12 within the pastoral system
• Contribute to the extramural programme and ICT integration in teaching and learning
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive extramural involvement and ability to adapt to rapid changes in education
• NSC Afrikaans marking experience is advantageous

Skills

Afrikaans teaching

Communication skills

ICT literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or PGCE/B.Ed with Afrikaans major

Tools

MS Teams

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

1 April 2027

Wynberg Boys’ High School seeks to appoint a well-qualified, experienced, enthusiastic, Afrikaans First Additional Language teacher to join our dynamic Afrikaans department. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent teaching and communication skills, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to both the academic and co-curricular life of the school.

• Must have the ability to teach Afrikaans FAL Grade 8–12.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching Afrikaans for Grade 8–12.
• A Bachelor’s degree or appropriate equivalent qualification with a PGCE or a B.Ed. with Afrikaans as a major subject.
• A valid clearance certificate for Criminal Record, Sexual Offences Register, and Child Protection Register, or a willingness to obtain such clearances.
• SACE registration or proof of application for registration/updated subscription.
• Extramural duties – active involvement will be a requirement. Please state extramural activities that you can offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning content, setting tests, assignments, projects, and examinations.
• Applicant will be extensively involved in the school’s pastoral system, managing a tutor group consisting of boys from Grade 8 to Grade 12.
• Must be able to contribute meaningfully to our extensive extramural programme.
• Applicants must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fully computer literate in Microsoft 365 Suite (Ms Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook), and use of the internet.
• Effective learner management skills.
• Willingness to embrace rapid changes in education, and an interest and ability to integrate ICT and technology into teaching and learning is imperative.
• NSC Afrikaans marking experience will be advantageous.

BESIDES AFRIKAANS FAL, PLEASE STATE CLEARLY OTHER SUBJECTS AND EXTRAMURALS YOU COULD OFFER

Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. WBHS reserves the right not to appoint an applicant should the needs of the school change.