Afrikaans Teacher

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Randburg is seeking a dynamic Afrikaans teacher for primary grades. The role involves designing engaging enquiry-based lessons and promoting student-centered learning. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Education or PGCE, be SACE registered, and proficient in Afrikaans. The position is set to start in January 2026, offering an exciting opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Afrikaans speaking, reading, and writing.
• Experience in teaching Afrikaans as a first or second language.
• Understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design impactful lessons in collaboration with learning designers.
• Deliver engaging enquiry-based lessons using technology.
• Coach and model teaching practices for apprentice teachers.
• Communicate with parents and participate in co-curricular activities.

Skills

Teaching Afrikaans

Enquiry-based learning

Classroom management

Technology in education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or PGCE

SACE registered

Job description

Nova Pioneer Northriding is looking for a superstar Afrikaans teacher to teach in Primary School in January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About Nova Pioneer

A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school.

About the Role

We are looking for an amazing teacher to teach Afrikaans to primary school grades (R-7). Second language teachers lead instruction of their language across multiple grades and classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
• Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
• Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentice teachers
• Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
• Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
• Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
• Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
• Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
• Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including some morning, evening and weekend events.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• SACE registered
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the language of instruction (Afrikaans)
• Must have majored in school OR have experience in teaching Afrikaans as a first or second language
• Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
• Ability to lead a classroom independently
• You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
• You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
• You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student- centered learning
• You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
• You are adept at using technology for instruction

Nova Pioneer is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students.

Nova Pioneer is an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you are confirming that you have read and agree to our policies and disclaimers.