College Afrikaans Teacher

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

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Afrikaans teacher to foster a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, providing pastoral care, and contributing to departmental excellence. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of teaching experience at the college level, SACE accreditation, and a university degree. The role emphasizes student engagement, assessment of outcomes, and community involvement, with a commitment to nurturing student well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Afrikaans at College level (Gr8 – 12).
• Previous experience with the IEB Programme.
• Legal right to work in a South African school.

Responsibilities

• Consistently plan and present Afrikaans lessons.
• Establish a nurturing teaching environment.
• Support the development of the Afrikaans department.
• Engage with the community.
• Be active in the afternoon programme.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Provide pastoral care for students.
• Set and mark evaluations.

Skills

Teaching Afrikaans

Student engagement

Planning and preparation

Assessment of student outcomes

ICT in teaching

Education

University degree in an appropriate subject

SACE accreditation

Job description

Job Location : Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Application Deadline : February 16, 2026

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 of3 years’ experience teaching Afrikaans (First Additional Language) at College level (Gr8 – 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.