Junior Teacher/ Final Year Student: Economic Management Sciences with Accounting

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; White River; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking independent school in White River seeks a Junior Teacher or final year education student specialized in Economic Management Sciences with Accounting. The position requires commitment to self-development, teamwork, and active participation in school programs. Candidates should possess a suitable qualification or be nearing completion of a teaching degree/PGCE. Possible accommodation on campus may be available.

Benefits

Possibility of accommodation on campus

Qualifications

• Possess a suitable professional qualification.
• Possess or be willing to obtain SACE registration.
• Willing to be mentored by experienced educators.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the co-curricular programme of the school.
• Work as a pastoral tutor in the school.
• Engage in continued self-development.

Skills

Willingness to embrace technology

Initiative

Teamwork

Commitment to self-development

Education

Final stages of a teaching degree or PGCE

Job description

Junior Teacher/ Final Year Student: Economic Management Sciences with Accounting

“Today’s thinking child is tomorrow’s achiever”

Junior Teacher/ Final Year Student: Economic Management Sciences with Accounting

Uplands is a forward-thinking, innovative co-educational independent school located on a 110-hectare Estate in White River, Mpumalanga, that is committed to providing quality education to day- and boarding scholars from Grade 0000 to 12.

Uplands School is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Anglican Board of Education of South Africa (ABESA) and offers examinations set by the Independent Examination Board (IEB).

Uplands College wishes to appoint a junior teacher OR a final year education/PGCE student with teaching specialities in Economic Management Sciences with Accounting.

The successful applicant will:

• Possess a suitable professional qualification OR be in the final stages of completing a teaching degree or PGCE degree.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a SACE registration.
• Willing to be mentored by more experienced educators.
• Be willing to participate fully in the co-curricular programme of the school.
• Be willing to work as a pastoral tutor in the school.
• Be a self-starter willing to take initiative if and when needed.
• Embrace technology in the classroom.
• Be committed to continued self-development.
• Be committed to being part of a professional and hardworking team of educators.

There may be a possibility of accommodation on campus.

Commencement date: 01 January 2026

All applications will be handled with confidence. Qualified candidates are requested apply to submitting a CV not exceeding three pages and the contact details of two referees to

Uplands is an equal opportunities employer. Submission of a CV does not automatically entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and Uplands reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Uplands, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer