Language Teacher - English First Additional Language (FAL)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Impact on student outcomes

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an enthusiastic Language Teacher specializing in English as a First Additional Language (FAL) for secondary school students in Durban. The role focuses on creating an engaging learning environment to develop language proficiency, literacy, and confidence.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Education or English, is SACE registered, and has experience teaching FAL or ESL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or English or related field.
• SACE teaching qualification and registration.
• Experience teaching English FAL or ESL for non-native speakers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English FAL lessons to secondary students.
• Develop lesson plans tailored to FAL learners.
• Assess progress with assignments, tests and participation.
• Utilize communicative language teaching and modern pedagogical tools.
• Foster a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging reading and writing.
• Collaborate with English department teachers to share best practices.
• Support student development and success.

Skills

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Language acquisition

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or related field

SACE registration

Experience teaching English FAL/ESL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Language Teacher specializing in teaching English as a First Additional Language (FAL) to secondary school students in Durban . This role involves creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where students can develop their English language proficiency, confidence, and literacy skills. The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of English, innovative teaching methodologies tailored for FAL learners, and a passion for fostering language acquisition. You will play a key role in helping students succeed academically and communicate effectively in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver effective and engaging lessons in English FAL to students across various secondary school grades.


• Develop lesson plans that cater to the specific needs and learning styles of FAL learners.


• Assess student progress through regular assignments, tests, and class participation, providing constructive feedback.


• Integrate communicative language teaching approaches and modern pedagogical tools.


• Foster a positive and encouraging classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable practicing English.


• Collaborate with other English department teachers and faculty to share best practices and support student development.


• Encourage a love for reading and writing among students.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or a related field.


• A recognized teaching qualification and registration with SACE.


• Previous experience teaching English FAL or as a second language is essential.


• Strong understanding of language acquisition principles and effective teaching strategies for non-native speakers.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.


• Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.


• Hybrid work arrangements offering flexibility.


• Access to professional development and training opportunities.


• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment within a dynamic school.


• Opportunity to make a significant difference in students' language proficiency and future prospects.