Language Arts Leader: Inspire Reading & Writing Mastery

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Language Arts Specialist to join a respected independent school in Kimberley to strengthen English and Literature programmes for secondary students. Develop engaging curricula, deliver instruction, and foster critical thinking and strong communication skills.

You will collaborate with the English department, assess progress through essays and analyses, and organize literary events while promoting an inclusive, technology-enabled learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Literature, Linguistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of secondary Language Arts teaching experience.
• Expertise in literary analysis, composition theory, and rhetoric.
• Strong curriculum development and assessment knowledge in Language Arts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for literature and fostering reading and writing.
• Ability to inspire diverse learners and learning styles.
• Proficiency with educational technology tools for language arts instruction.
• Commitment to inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Language Arts curricula including literature and writing.
• Deliver engaging English language and literature instruction to secondary students.
• Assess student progress through essays, presentations, and analyses.
• Provide individualized support for varying abilities and interests.
• Foster critical thinking, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
• Collaborate with English department for curriculum coherence.
• Organize literary events, writing workshops, or debate clubs.
• Stay updated on Language Arts best practices.
• Communicate student progress with parents and guardians.
• Contribute to a positive school culture.

Skills

Literary analysis

Curriculum development

Assessment strategies

Communication skills

Engagement techniques

Education

Master's degree in English/Literature/Linguistics

Teaching qualification

Job description

Placements24 invites a Language Arts Specialist to join a respected independent school in Kimberley to strengthen English and Literature programmes for secondary students. Develop engaging curricula, deliver instruction, and foster critical thinking and strong communication skills.

You will collaborate with the English department, assess progress through essays and analyses, and organize literary events while promoting an inclusive, technology-enabled learning environment.