HEAD OF MATHEMATICS (INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR PHASE)

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelanti Private School in Cape Town invites applications for Head of Mathematics (Intermediate & Senior Phase) starting January 2027. The role leads and grows the Mathematics department within an inclusive remedial school following the CAPS curriculum.

The successful candidate will have SACE registration, a Maths-specialist teaching qualification, and proven experience in differentiated instruction, assessment, ISPs, data-driven interventions, and collaboration with teachers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with Mathematics specialization and SACE registration.
• Experience teaching Intermediate and Senior Phase Mathematics.
• Strong knowledge of CAPS Mathematics curriculum.
• Experience supporting learners with barriers to learning.
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor ISPs.
• Excellent classroom management and differentiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor the Mathematics teaching team.
• Ensure effective curriculum planning and implementation across the department.
• Monitor curriculum coverage and learner progress.
• Set and moderate assessments and ensure quality standards.
• Analyse results and implement targeted interventions.
• Align Mathematics teaching with the school's inclusive philosophy.
• Drive excellence and continuous improvement within the department.
• Collaborate with School Management Team and Learning Support.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Data analysis

Assessment & intervention

Differentiation

Collaboration

Communication

Technology use in teaching

Education

Teaching qualification with Mathematics specialization

SACE registration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Staffroom

Job description

HEAD OF MATHEMATICS (INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR PHASE)

SHELANTI PRIVATE REMEDIAL SCHOOL IS HIRING!

HEAD OF MATHEMATICS

Intermediate & Senior Phase

Commencement Date: January 2027

Shelanti Private School is looking for an exceptional, passionate, and innovative Head of Mathematics to lead and grow our Mathematics department.

We are an inclusive, remedial school that follows the CAPS curriculum while recognising and supporting the individual learning needs and barriers of our learners. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making Mathematics accessible, meaningful, and achievable for every learner.

The successful candidate must:

• Be SACE registered.
• Be a South African citizen.
• Hold an appropriate teaching qualification, with Mathematics as a specialisation or strong teaching experience in Mathematics.
• Have experience teaching Intermediate and/or Senior Phase Mathematics.
• Have a thorough knowledge and practical experience of the CAPS Mathematics curriculum.
• Have experience working with learners who experience barriers to learning.
• Have experience developing, implementing, and monitoring Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Be able to differentiate teaching, assessment, and support according to individual learner needs.
• Have a good understanding of and experience with assessment accommodations and concessions.
• Be confident in analysing learner performance data and using this information to identify gaps and plan appropriate intervention.
• Be able to develop and implement effective Mathematics intervention and support programmes.
• Have excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a structured, supportive, and positive learning environment.
• Be passionate about developing learners' problem-solving, reasoning, analytical thinking, and mathematical confidence.
• Be able to teach Mathematics using a variety of visual, practical, multisensory, and innovative teaching strategies.
• Be comfortable working collaboratively with teachers, Learning Support staff, parents, and other professionals.
• Have strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.

The successful candidate must:

• Own a reliable laptop.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be proficient in Google Workspace, including Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Forms.
• Be able to use Staffroom effectively.
• Be confident using technology to support teaching, assessment, communication, and learner progress monitoring.
• Be willing to learn and implement new educational technology platforms used by the school.

As Head of Mathematics, You Will Also Be Expected To:

• Lead, support, and mentor the Mathematics teaching team.
• Ensure effective curriculum planning and implementation across the department.
• Monitor curriculum coverage and learner progress.
• Set and moderate assessments and ensure appropriate standards are maintained.
• Analyse assessment results and implement interventions where necessary.
• Ensure that Mathematics teaching remains aligned with the school's philosophy of supporting the individual needs of every learner.
• Drive excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Mathematics department.
• Work closely with the School Management Team and Learning Support team.
• Communicate professionally and constructively with parents regarding learner progress and support.
• Contribute positively to the wider life, culture, and values of Shelanti Private School.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to Excellence, Integrity and Benevolence and be willing to embrace Shelanti's ethos of supporting learners with Insight, Courage and Faith.

If you believe that every child can learn Mathematics when taught in a way that meets their individual needs, we would love to hear from you.