Inspiring Language Arts Teacher | Ignite Literacy

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Library resources access

Positive school culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl invites a dynamic Language Arts Teacher to join our secondary school faculty. You will design engaging lessons that build literacy, writing, grammar, and public speaking, while nurturing a love of literature and critical thinking in students.

The successful candidate will create creative assessments, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a supportive school community within Paarl, helping learners achieve academic and personal growth.

Qualifications

• A degree in English Literature, Language Arts, Education, or related field.
• Teaching qualification and secondary education experience.
• Strong knowledge of grammar, composition, literary analysis, and diverse literary genres.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to inspire students within the Paarl context.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Language Arts instruction across grade levels.
• Develop reading comprehension, critical analysis, persuasive writing, and effective communication.
• Create engaging lesson plans, assignments, and assessments that align with the curriculum.
• Foster a love of literature and encourage critical discussion and thoughtful interpretation.
• Provide constructive feedback on student writing and presentations, promoting growth and improvement.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Classroom management

Literary analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in English / Language Arts / Education

Teaching qualification for secondary education

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl invites a dynamic Language Arts Teacher to join our secondary school faculty. You will design engaging lessons that build literacy, writing, grammar, and public speaking, while nurturing a love of literature and critical thinking in students.

The successful candidate will create creative assessments, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a supportive school community within Paarl, helping learners achieve academic and personal growth.