College French Teacher

Inspired Education Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group in Cape Town is seeking a College French Teacher to foster a rich bilingual environment across Cambridge and IEB curricula. You will plan and deliver French lessons, uphold high standards of professionalism, and support students’ academic and personal growth within a premier international school network.

The role emphasizes creativity, ICT-enabled teaching, and ongoing professional development to support gifted learners in a high-performing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of secondary school teaching experience.
• Experience with Cambridge and IEB curriculums is advantageous.
• Proficient ICT usage in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present engaging French lessons.
• Create a nurturing learning environment that promotes engaged learning.
• Maintain punctuality, professional standards and assignment completion.
• Evaluate and reflect on teaching practice and implement improvements.
• Engage in ongoing professional development with the school.
• Teach extra lessons on two afternoons per week when required.
• Produce high-quality resources for students.
• Respond to emails and calls from parents within 24 hours.
• Demonstrate loyalty to Reddam House and Inspired Education Group.
• Attend school events as required by Head/line manager.
• Set and mark exams and other student evaluations.
• Provide constructive report comments.
• Undertake other reasonable tasks as directed.

Skills

French teaching

ICT in teaching

International school experience

Education

University degree in relevant subject

Certified Teaching Status

Right to work

Job description

College French Teacher

Location: Cape Town, ZA

Date: 28 Sept 2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 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 14,000 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 recognizing, nurturing and developing the individuality of each student placed in our care and encouraging students to maximize 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 realize 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.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• To adopt a holistic 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:

• Plan prepare and present interesting and exciting French lessons.
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.
• Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.
• Produce resources of a high standard for students.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.
• Show loyalty to all facets of Reddam House.
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write report comments.
• The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with students in a secondary school
• Previous experience with the Cambridge and ieb curriculum an advantage
• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching
• Previous experience in a high-performing international school

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• University degree in appropriate subject
• Certified Teaching Status
• Appropriate right to work

Personal Conpetencies and Attributes:

• An unwavering commitment to the development of students
• A demonstrable passion for the profession
• Excellent organizational skills
• A positive attitude to change

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.