ENGLISH TEACHER

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Sandton is seeking an English Teacher to provide quality education to Grades 8-12. The ideal candidate should have a tertiary qualification in English, registered with SACE, and possess 3–5 years of teaching experience. The role demands excellent communication skills and a willingness to engage in the life of the school. Applications close on 26 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have three to five years’ experience teaching English (Grades 8 -12).
• Must be registered with SACE.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic, assertive, self-driven and flexible

Practical and logical problem-solving ability

Ability to handle pressure

Willingness to participate in the broader life of the College

Education

Completed Post Matric Tertiary qualification majoring in English

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

St Peter’s College is an independent Anglican Diocesan school for boys and girls from Grade 8 to Grade 12. The school was founded in 1998 to meet the demand for a co-educational high school in northern Sandton. St Peter’s College offers an integrated and relevant South African high school education.

The aim of the College is to ensure that individual potential is achieved through exposure to a wide range of excellent academic, spiritual, sporting, creative, cultural and community activities. Our goal is to create and maintain an environment where trust and respect for the individual prevails, where diversity and inclusion is valued and where individual responsibility is fostered within the context of teamwork.

The College is currently seeking to appoint a English Teacher.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Completed Post Matric Tertiary qualification majoring in English
• Must have three to five years’ experience teaching English (Grades 8 -12)
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must be registered with SACE

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, assertive, self-driven and flexible
• Practical and logical problem-solving ability
• Ability to handle pressure
• Willingness to participate in the broader life of the College and to contribute positively to the ethos of the College.

The application process will remain open until Friday, 26 September 2025. Should you experience any difficulties applying via the link please contact Mrs. Minnie at [e-mail]

St Peter’s College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. You are thus encouraged to submit your application timeously
The appointment of candidates is at St Peter’s College’s sole discretion, taking into account factors such as our Employment Equity Policy.

Only South African citizens or people with a valid work permit need apply. 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 St Peter’s College within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.