College Afrikaans Teacher

Inspired; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A premium educational group in Cape Town seeks an experienced Afrikaans teacher to create a positive learning environment and engage students. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing student outcomes, and fostering a nurturing atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of teaching experience, a university degree, and SACE accreditation. This role offers the chance to work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside renowned educators in a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Award-winning team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Afrikaans at College level (G8 – 12).
• Ability to engage and interest teenagers.
• Previous experience with the IEB Programme.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present Afrikaans lessons.
• Establish a nurturing teaching environment.
• Support the development of an Afrikaans department.

Skills

Teaching Afrikaans (First Additional Language)

Student and team welfare

Assessment of student outcomes

Use of ICT in teaching

Education

University degree in an appropriate subject

SACE accreditation

Job description

Location: Cape Town, ZA Date: 16 Jan 2026 Application closing date: 02/16/2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world‑class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award‑winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state‑of‑the‑art facilities alongside industry‑renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry‑leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Durbanville offers a co‑educational, non‑denominational, premier, private school environment recognising, nurturing and developing the individuality of each student placed in our care and encouraging students to maximise their potential. Our school offers a dual curriculum, offering both Cambridge Assessment International and IEB education. Reddam House Durbanville offers a holistic, innovative educational experience, encouraging students to realise their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

We offer a premium education from 18 months to 19 years old, in the A Level post‑matric programme. Ideally located in Durbanville, Reddam House Durbanville seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling and takes pride in a bespoke learning approach, safeguarding and dedicated pastoral care.

We provide premium education from 1 – 2 years old to A Levels as a post‑matric option, to families living in the leafy suburbs of Durbanville, Vredekloof, Welgedacht, Plattekloof, Blouberg, Tableview, West Beach, Melkbos, Kanonberg & Welgemoed. We offer weekly and termly boarding from Grade 6 – 12, providing a home‑away‑from‑home to students outside South Africa & neighbouring countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Mauritius.

ROLE SUMMARY:

To adopt an aspirant view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well‑being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them. To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently plan, prepare and present interesting Afrikaans lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing and promotes deep learning.
• Support the development of an Afrikaans department striving for best practice.
• To serve the community.
• Be actively engaged in the afternoon programme for a minimum of two afternoons per week.
• Respond to e‑mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.
• Exemplify qualities of ‘good’, care, effort and kindness at all times.
• To attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
• To be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of students.
• Effectively set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write informative report comments.
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / Deputy Head of Academics fairly determine.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals.
• Adaptable style that drives for high performance.
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student and team welfare.
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness.
• Excellent preparation and planning.
• Assessment of student outcomes to enhance performance.
• The ability to engage and ‘interest’ teenagers.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Afrikaans (First Additional Language) at College level (G8 – 12).
• The ability to contribute to a high performing team.
• Previous experience with the IEB Programme.
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching.
• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school.
• University degree in an appropriate subject.
• SACE accreditation.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com