CAT & IT TEACHER – (GRADE 10-12)

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a passionate Cat & IT Teacher for Grade 10-12. You will implement innovative teaching practices, engage students with technology, and contribute to a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's degree and a relevant teaching qualification, along with at least 2 years of teaching experience. Join us in nurturing future leaders with a proactive and student-centered approach.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Creative collaborations

Qualifications

• At least 2-year teaching experience.
• SACE registered and able to provide registration number.
• Current Police Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Implement the school curriculum and adapt teaching strategies.
• Deliver lessons tailored to the individual needs of students.
• Use technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Student-centered approach

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) and PGCE/HDE or B.Education

Job description

Johannesburg Polytech Institute – Founded 1994 – Excellence in Education

VACANCY:

CAT & IT TEACHER – (GRADE 10-12)

• Contract: Fixed Term (1 Year)
• Start Date: January 2025
• Closing Date: 11 November2025

JPI invites applications for a passionate Cat & IT Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Keeps abreast of future focused educational trends, academics intentionally incorporating them into teaching and learning practices aligned with JPI.
• Implements the school curriculum and other teaching strategies in planning for challenging, engaging, inspiring, relevant, and differentiated learning locally and globally.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson to meet the needs of individuals or groups of students to enable them to progress incrementally as part of personalised learning journey.
• Enriches teaching and learning by including frequent use of technology and additional learning resources as well as engaging and stimulating teaching practices.
• Sets tasks which challenge students, are time appropriate and sustain high levels of interest.
• Prepares and/or ensures classrooms are appropriately set up in accordance with lesson plans and 21 ST Century learning practices aligned with future focused skills.
• Ensures the effective and efficient deployment of classroom technology to enhance the teaching and learning taking place. Enriches the curriculum and teaching programme by making lessons more exciting through the usage of exciting and stimulating teaching practices and appropriate learning aids including technology.
• Identifies relevant enrichment and extension opportunities to support set curriculum content and creatively deliver it.
• Provides meaningful opportunities to develop skills to support content and application in relation to mindfulness and critical thinking and discernment.
• Collaborates, plans, liaises, and reflects with different members of the learning community as well as other teachers in the grade.
• Provides academic support to individuals or small groups of students as identified through ongoing formative and summative assessments.
• Shows an ongoing commitment remains informed on current strategies, relevant practice, and appropriate pedagogical approaches, and is readily available to attend appropriate development/training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) and PGCE/HDE or B.Education [HIGH SCHOOL] with specialization in the subjects to be taught at the correct level
• At least 2-year teaching experience
• Current Police Clearance
• SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application)
• Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in a classroom (practical’s included)
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Growth mindset, proactive attitude, student-centered approach.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• High energy and enthusiasm for teaching CAT & IT

Why Join JPI

• Tradition of academic excellence and 100% Matric pass rate.
• Supportive, inclusive, and creative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and artistic collaboration.

Our policy stipulates that staff are required to undergo all the necessary background checks in keeping with the requirements for safeguarding and child protection in South Africa and all staff perform duties in accordance with our school’s HR Policies.

The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. The appointment of candidates is at the sole discretion of Johannesburg Polytech Institute, taking into account factors such as Employment Equity Policy. Applications are welcomed from South African citizens only or persons with a valid work permit. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application

Johannesburg Polytech Institute, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Closing Date

11/11/2025