Inspiring Afrikaans Home Language Educator - Paarl

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Permanent full-time position

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a distinguished secondary school in Paarl, Western Cape, to find an Afrikaans Home Language Educator for Grades 8–12. The role emphasizes advanced language proficiency, literary analysis, and critical thinking, aligned with CAPS.

The successful candidate will foster a love for Afrikaans, manage classrooms effectively, assess student work, provide feedback, and collaborate with the department on curriculum and school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or B.Ed. with Afrikaans Home Language specialization.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching Afrikaans Home Language at secondary level.
• SACE registration and CAPS curriculum knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver CAPS-aligned Afrikaans Home Language lessons for Grades 8–12.
• Develop advanced reading, writing, speaking and critical text analysis skills.
• Assess student work through essays, presentations, and exams.
• Provide personalized feedback and targeted support to learners.
• Collaborate with the Afrikaans Department on curriculum development.
• Participate in school events and maintain accurate student records.

Skills

Afrikaans language proficiency

Classroom management

CAPS curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or B.Ed. with Afrikaans

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a distinguished secondary school in Paarl, Western Cape, to find an Afrikaans Home Language Educator for Grades 8–12. The role emphasizes advanced language proficiency, literary analysis, and critical thinking, aligned with CAPS.

The successful candidate will foster a love for Afrikaans, manage classrooms effectively, assess student work, provide feedback, and collaborate with the department on curriculum and school initiatives.