Grade 7 Teacher

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

Job summary

A community school in Cape Town seeks a passionate Grade 7 Teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification, at least three years’ experience, and will teach in line with the CAPS curriculum while engaging in extracurricular activities. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by 24 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience at GET level.
• Experience in teaching Grade 7 in a High School or Middle School is advantageous.
• Knowledge of latest teaching trends.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 7 in line with the CAPS curriculum.
• Involve in the pastoral and extracurricular programme.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Passion for education

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Registration with SACE

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Cannons Creek Independent School is a safe community school with a Christian ethos, staffed by passionate professionals who endeavour to educate confident, trustworthy individuals who are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Grade 7 Teacher

to commence duties in: Term 1 of 2026

Key duties and responsibilities of this High School post:

• Teaching Grade 7 in line with the CAPS curriculum in the High School.
• Involvement in the pastoral and extracurricular programme of the school.

Required qualifications, competencies and experience:

• A recognised teaching qualification is imperative.
• Registration with SACE is a non-negotiable requirement.
• A minimum of three years’ teaching experience at GET level within a Primary or High School.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• A Police Clearance certificate will be required.
• Be passionate about education and working with children.
• Proven organisational and administration skills.
• Knowledge of latest teaching trends.

Advantageous:

• Teaching in Grade 7 in a High School or Middle School Phase.
• Teaching experience in Independent Schools.
• Experience using the Google Suite.
• The ability to teach another subject at High School level..

Please note that this role functions within the High School. Click here to submit your application. This includes a survey, cover letter and CV upload section.

Closing date for applications: 24 October 2025

The school retains the right not to fill this position and only short-listed applicants will be notified. Cannons Creek Independent School is committed to the goals of transformation, diversity, equity and belonging, in accordance with its strategic vision.

Cannons Creek Independent School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you recognise and accept this disclaimer.

Closing Date

24/10/2025

Nursery Way, Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa