Geography (FET) and Social Sciences (Grades 8 and 9) Teacher

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An independent schooling provider is seeking a full-time Geography and Social Sciences Teacher for Grades 8 and 9 in Mpumalanga. The ideal candidate must have a BEd, BA, and/or PGCE, with at least 3 years of teaching experience and knowledge of the IEB curriculum. Responsibilities include lesson planning, classroom management, and assessments. Apply with a comprehensive CV and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an FET phase teacher.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum.
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform teaching duties including planning lessons and measuring academic improvement.
• Create baseline assessments for subject choices and teaching methods.
• Plan and manage classroom setup for optimal performance.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Problem-solving

Report-writing skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Education

BEd, BA and/or PGCE in FET phase education

Honours degree in education (in relevant subject)

Job description

Geography (FET) and Social Sciences (Grades 8 and 9) Teacher

Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro Holdings seeks to appoint a high school FET phase teacher (full-time) at Curro Nelspruit in Nelspruit for Geography (FET) and Social Sciences (Grades 8 and 9) to commence duties in 1/1/2026

Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint a high school FET phase teacher at Curro Nelspruit in Nelspruit. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the FET phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
• Set up, implement, monitor and adjust the term plan as necessary, considering exams, assessments and school activities as well as the need for differentiated learning materials to accommodate barriers to learning
• Create baseline assessments to assess knowledge levels and based on the assessment outcomes, make recommendations for subject choices/combinations, teaching methods and remedial work/catch-up programmes
• Plan and manage the classroom, including the assessment roster, classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Set up and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd, BA and/or PGCE in FET phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an FET phase teacher
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration as part of your online application.

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By submitting your application, you give Curro Holdings the right to process your personal information as required for recruitment purposes in alignment with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You have the right to ask what information is used when and how and to revoke consent at any time.

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