History Teacher - Senior School (Full-time / Part-time)

St John's D.S.G.; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Pietermaritzburg seeks an experienced History Teacher for Grades 8 to 12. Candidates should have at least 5 years of teaching experience, preferably with IEB, and hold a Bachelor of Education and PGCE. The role demands strong values in line with the school's Christian ethos and a commitment to continuous learning in a supportive environment.

Benefits

State of the art resources

Opportunities for continuous skill development

Positive and supportive school culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of teaching History (Grades 8 to 12)
• Experience with IEB and teaching other subjects preferred
• SACE registration required
• Clear criminal clearance certificate

Responsibilities

• Fully immerse in the school culture
• Support school policies and procedures
• Integrate technology into lessons
• Provide support classes after school

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Collaboration

Empathy

Computer competency

Education

Bachelor of Education

PGCE

Job description

TO QUALIFY TO JOIN OUR SCHOOL TEAM AS A HISTORY TEACHER YOU WOULD:

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching History (Grades 8 to 12) in a similar school environment to St John’s D.S.G., preferably with IEB experience and conversant in IEB SAGS and CAPS.
• Have a Bachelor of Education, or a similar 4-year Senior / FET qualification in History, with PGCE
• Have experience with teaching other subjects (preferable)
• Have extra-mural coaching or managing experience (advantageous)
• Be willing to do support classes after school where required.
• Be warm, engaging, resilient, honest, genuine, empathetic and kind.
• Have excellent teamwork, communication and collaboration skills.
• Have strong values that align to the Christian ethos of the school.
• Have a high level of computer competency and be willing to learn new systems.
• Have a clear criminal clearance certificate.
• Be SACE registered.

OUR EXPECTATIONS ARE THAT YOU WOULD:

• Fully immerse yourself in the life of our school.
• Embrace continuous learning.
• Support the St John’s D.S.G. School culture as well as its policies and procedures.
• Go the extra mile for the girls in your care.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum, incorporating various electronic media in your lessons.

THE BENEFITS FOR YOU ARE THAT:

• You will work in a school with a positive, happy and supportive culture.
• You will have state of the art resources at your fingertips.
• You will have many opportunities to continue developing your skills as a teacher.

Closing Date: 5 September - 5pm

Position Available: January 2026

St John’s D.S.G. reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or an appointment. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the advertised post or who do not submit the application form and requested evidence, will be disqualified from consideration. Applicants who have not been contacted after 6 weeks should take it that their application has not been successful.

St John’s D.S.G. is an equal opportunity employer. The School’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. St John’s D.S.G. supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

St John’s D.S.G., 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.