isiXhosa Home Language Teacher

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Teaching resources provided

Language preservation initiative

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a dedicated isiXhosa Home Language Teacher to craft and deliver a curriculum exploring isiXhosa literature, grammar, and oral traditions. The role focuses on linguistic proficiency, cultural appreciation, and inclusive learning in a secondary education setting.

Ideal candidates will have SACE registration and a teaching qualification, along with passion for indigenous languages and robust classroom management.

Qualifications

• Secondary-level isiXhosa Home Language teaching experience.
• Strong command of isiXhosa language, literature and pedagogy.
• Ability to develop engaging lessons and assess student progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach isiXhosa Home Language curriculum, including literature and language structure.
• Design engaging lessons to promote fluency, comprehension and cultural appreciation.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Integrate modern teaching methodologies and resources.
• Foster a positive, interactive classroom encouraging linguistic diversity.

Skills

IsiXhosa teaching

Communication skills

Student assessment

Education

Teaching qualification

SACE registration

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated and proficient isiXhosa Home Language Teacher to join their faculty in Paarl . This role is centered on fostering linguistic proficiency, cultural appreciation, and strong communication skills in isiXhosa among students. You will craft and deliver an enriching curriculum that explores isiXhosa literature, grammar, and oral traditions, encouraging deep engagement with the language and its cultural context. The position is ideal for an educator passionate about indigenous languages and committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning environment within the Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and teach isiXhosa Home Language curriculum, including literature, language structure, and communication skills.
• Design engaging lessons and activities that promote fluency, comprehension, and appreciation of isiXhosa culture.
• Assess student progress through various methods, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Integrate modern teaching methodologies and resources to enhance learning experiences.
• Foster a positive and interactive classroom environment that values linguistic diversity.

Requirements

• Relevant teaching qualification and SACE registration.
• Demonstrated experience teaching isiXhosa Home Language at the secondary level.
• Excellent command of the isiXhosa language, literature, and pedagogy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to promoting indigenous languages and cultures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collegial working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development in language education.
• Access to relevant teaching resources and materials.
• A chance to preserve and promote isiXhosa language and culture.