Inspiring High School English Lit Teacher — Hybrid

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Well‑resourced library

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a motivated High School English Literature Teacher to inspire a lifelong love of literature and develop students' analytical thinking for higher education in a dynamic, supportive environment.

You'll design engaging curricula, assess essays and exams, lead discussions across genres and periods, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a culture of academic excellence in a hybrid role with access to a well‑resourced library.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or teaching degree with English Literature focus.
• Proven experience teaching English Literature at high school level.
• Knowledge of literary theory, criticism and diverse texts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Literature to high school students and develop curricula.
• Assess essays, presentations, debates and exams with detailed feedback.
• Lead engaging discussions to foster independent literary analysis.
• Prepare students for national exams and standardized tests in English Literature.
• Collaborate with English department and other faculty on interdisciplinary projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Inclusive teaching

Curriculum development

Education

BA or BEd with English Literature major

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a motivated High School English Literature Teacher to inspire a lifelong love of literature and develop students' analytical thinking for higher education in a dynamic, supportive environment.

You'll design engaging curricula, assess essays and exams, lead discussions across genres and periods, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a culture of academic excellence in a hybrid role with access to a well‑resourced library.