HOME SCHOOL TEACHER (KOMMETJIE, CAPE TOWN)

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Old School Ties in Kommetjie, Cape Town, seeks a qualified Home School Teacher to lead a child’s homeschooling journey from January 2027, with an observation period in December to get to know the family. A calm, organized presence will shape learning around how the child learns best.

You will plan the curriculum, liaise with the homeschooling programme to stay compliant, observe incidental learning, and maintain gentle routines while supporting executive function and family communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Experience with special needs preferred.
• Strong planning skills and highly organized.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with families.
• Calm intuition and adaptability to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and structure the curriculum into actionable steps.
• Coordinate with the homeschool programme to stay compliant.
• Notice and nurture incidental learning from the child's interests.
• Maintain calm, predictable daily routines to support focus.
• Assist with executive function: schedules and tasks.
• Provide regular progress updates to parents.
• Afternoons may include outings and errands.

Skills

Planning skills

Well organized

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Home School Teacher – Kommetjie, Cape Town

Ref: 1086

Are you a qualified, neuro-affirming teacher with special needs experience and a talent for planning? A family in Kommetjie is looking for a calm, organised teacher to lead their child's homeschooling journey!

Salary: R18,000 – R20,000 pm
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (hours will be built up gradually)
Location: Kommetjie, Cape Town
Start Date: January 2027, with an observation period in December to get to know the family

THE ROLE

You'll be the steady, guiding presence behind a predictable, engaging homeschool day, shaping learning around how the child actually learns best.

• Homeschool Planning: Plan and structure the curriculum, breaking it into manageable, achievable steps
• Programme Liaison: Work with the homeschool programme to keep everything up to date, compliant and above board
• Interest-Led Learning: Notice, nurture and record incidental learning that grows from the child's special interests
• Gentle Routine Support: Maintain calm, predictable daily rhythms that support regulation and focus
• Executive Function Support: Help keep schedules, tasks and learning on track
• Family Communication: Keep parents informed with clear, regular updates on progress
• Afternoons may include outings and household errands

A NOTE ON THE HOUSEHOLD

This is a neurodiverse home, so a calm, low-key presence who is comfortable and familiar with ADHD, PDA and Autism will fit in well.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Education (non-negotiable)
• Special needs experience (non-negotiable)
• Strong planning skills and highly organised
• A proven track record of clear, consistent communication
• Calm intuition: able to stay grounded amid shifting moods or sensory needs
• Proactive adaptability: willing to shape systems around the child rather than imposing rigid structure