Head of English Home Language (Grade 8-12)

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Western Cape is seeking a Head of English Home Language for Grades 8-12. The ideal candidate must have a strong academic record and experience in teaching English, along with SACE accreditation. This role emphasizes innovative teaching strategies and collaboration within an academic team to enhance student learning. Applicants should be involved in co-curricular programs and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Taught English Home Language at Grade 8-12 level.
• Current SACE accreditation.
• Experience in Matric marking is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of academic excellence.
• Encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
• Facilitate tailored learning experiences.

Skills

Proven academic record

Innovative technology use

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Professional qualification in education

Job description

Head of English Home Language (Grade 8-12)

Oakhill School, an independent co-educational day school situated in the beautiful town of Knysna, on the Garden Route, seeks to appoint a vibrant, energetic Head of English Home Language in the College to join a team of remarkable quality. The school has an outstanding academic record with a 100% pass rate in the IEB examination.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Possess a proven academic record and appropriate professional qualification and experience
• Have taught English Home Language at Grade 8-12 level (Matric marking would be an advantage)
• Have a current SACE accreditation
• Have a progressive approach to teaching English Home Language
• Maintain standards of academic excellence and identify areas that require intervention
• Encourage critical thinking and student engagement
• Be innovative in the use of technology to enhance learning and teaching
• Facilitate tailored learning experiences appropriate to the needs and demands for students to reach their true potential
• Possess excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Work collaboratively within the academic team to assess, contemplate, and enhance pedagogical methods
• Create assessments which deepen teaching and learning
• Able to build healthy relationships with students, parents and staff
• Have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Be actively involved in the school’s co-curricular programme

Please submit a CV with a covering letter on the Google form link: https://forms.gle/RBvs7B1UmGrBKkBA7

The closing date for applications is Monday, 13 October 2025. The starting date for this position is 1 January 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us by Friday, 17 October 2025 your application can be considered unsuccessful. Oakhill reserves the right not to fill the above position.

Oakhill School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Prospective employees are obliged to confirm prior to employment that they have not been convicted of a sexual and/or criminal offence by providing the following current certificates: Criminal Clearance, Sexual Offenders Clearance and Child Protection Clearance.

POPIA disclaimer: Oakhill 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 are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.