LANGUAGE (AFRIKAANS FAL) & HUMANTIES (HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY)

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Pinelands is seeking a Language and Humanities teacher for Grades 8–12 to work on-site at Apex Pinelands. You’ll specialize in closing learning gaps, reteaching key concepts, and supporting second-language learners using our curriculum and digital learning platform.

You will collaborate with teachers, facilitators and online platform coordinators, track progress, and deliver interactive, student-centred lessons that align with CAPS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Education Degree or related field with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• SACE registration (or proof of registration in progress).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience teaching Language and Humanities (Grades 8–12).
• Familiarity with CAPS Language and Humanities curriculum; NSC marking experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-impact reteaching sessions based on learner performance data.
• Support students in understanding and applying Language and Humanities concepts from the curriculum.
• Use strategies to scaffold learning for second-language speakers.
• Provide targeted small-group instruction and one-on-one support.
• Track progress and assess conceptual understanding with interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with team members, facilitators and online platform coordinators.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful and academically ambitious classroom.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and school initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s Education Degree

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

SACE registration

NSC marking experience (advantage)

Job description

APEX PINELANDS: LANGUAGE (AFRIKAANS FAL) and HUMANTIES (HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY) TEACHING POSITION

(Grade 8–12)

Are you an experienced and passionate Language and Humanities teacher who excels in helping students overcome challenges? Do you thrive on reteaching with creativity, supporting second-language learners, and helping students truly understand what they’re learning? Then we want to hear from you!

Position: Language and Humanities Teaching Position
Location: Apex Pinelands, 4 Spine Blvd, Pinelands
Type: Full-Time

About Us

Apex Pinelands is a vibrant, mission-driven school committed to delivering high-quality (CAPS aligned) education in a context where every student matters. We serve students who are taught in English but may not speak it as a home language. Our approach focuses on using strong curriculum materials and innovative support to ensure conceptual understanding and academic success for all.

What Makes This Role Unique?

You won’t need to design lessons from scratch – our curriculum and digital learning platform provide high-quality resources. Instead, you’ll specialize in closing learning gaps, reteaching key concepts and supporting students to master content through innovative, interactive and student-centred teaching methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-impact reteaching sessions based on learner performance data
• Support students in understanding and applying Language and Humanities Teaching Position concepts from the provided curriculum
• Use a variety of strategies to scaffold learning for second-language speakers
• Provide targeted small-group instruction and one-on-one support
• Track progress, assess conceptual understanding and respond with appropriate interventions
• Collaborate with team members, facilitators and online platform coordinators
• Foster a classroom culture that is inclusive, respectful and academically ambitious
• Participate in ongoing professional development and school-wide initiatives

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Education Degree or a related field, with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• SACE registration (or proof of registration in progress).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience teaching Language and Humanities Teaching, preferably in a multilingual or second-language context.
• Experience in reteaching, intervention or learner support roles is strongly recommended.
• Familiarity with CAPS Language and Humanities curriculum (Grades 8 – 12).
• NSC marking experience is an advantage.

Key Attributes

• A passion for educational equity and supporting diverse learners
• Strong understanding of language acquisition and literacy support
• Skilled in identifying and addressing learning gaps
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Tech-savvy and confident using digital platforms in teaching
• Committed, professional, and reflective

Other

• Must have reliable transport
• This is an on-site role based at Apex Pinelands

Subject line: 2027 Language and Humanities Teaching Position
Applications close: 17 November 2026