Grade 8 - 12 Afrikaans Teacher

Radley; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Gauteng is seeking a caring and enthusiastic FET-qualified educator with a passion for teaching Afrikaans. Responsibilities include lesson planning, evaluating academic progress, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates have at least three years of teaching experience and are familiar with the CAPS curriculum. The new teacher is expected to start immediately.

Qualifications

• FET Qualified with a recognized four-year teaching degree/diploma.
• Registered with SACE.
• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Familiar with the CAPS curriculum for Afrikaans.
• Proficient in modern teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Engage in classroom teaching of Afrikaans.
• Implement strategies to improve learner results.
• Prepare lessons considering curriculum guidelines.
• Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and report on academic progress.
• Provide extra lessons where learning gaps are identified.

Skills

Passion for Afrikaans

Excellent communication skills in English

Computer literacy with MS Office

Emotional intelligence

Teaching strategies

Education

FET Qualified with a recognized four-year teaching degree

SACE Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Radley Private School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic FET-qualified educator with a passion for teaching Afrikaans. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that foster purposeful learning progression, evaluating and reporting on academic progress, and maintaining comprehensive records as per the requirements of the Department of Education and other relevant legislation. We are looking for the new teacher to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in classroom teaching that fosters a meaningful progression in learners’ understanding of Afrikaans.
• Implement strategies to improve learner results and ensure agreed outcomes are met each term.
• Prepare lessons considering curriculum guidelines, new teaching approaches, technology integration, and learner needs.
• Plan, coordinate, administer, evaluate, and report on learner academic progress.
• Provide extra lessons where learning gaps are identified.
• Assist the Principal with learner counselling, guidance, discipline, career advice, and overall welfare.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date learner attendance and assessment records are maintained within deadlines.
• Oversee the SBA (School-Based Assessment) programme of assessment.
• Comprehensive record keeping, updating databases, and statistical analysis as required by the Department of Education.
• Moderate test and exam papers (internal and external), as well as their memoranda when required.
• Perform various non-teaching administrative duties, such as fire drills and first aid.

Skills, Competencies & Minimum Criteria

• FET Qualified with a recognised four-year teaching degree/diploma from an accredited institution.
• SACE Registration is essential. IEB Grade 12 experience is advantageous.
• Compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements for teachers.
• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Familiar with the CAPS curriculum for Afrikaans and related subjects.
• Proficient in modern teaching practices, including personalised learning, flipped classrooms, differentiated instruction, and effective use of technology in teaching.
• Passion for Afrikaans and a genuine interest in developing young minds.
• Experience in entrepreneurship or entrepreneurial activities is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s licence is an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

• High emotional intelligence with a passion for nurturing young minds.
• Self-motivated and highly organised with a systematic approach to work.
• Pro-active team player with the ability to manage tasks under pressure.
• Punctual and reliable at all times.
• Receptive to constructive criticism and ability to make improvements.
• Able to travel locally as required.