Life Orientation (FET Phase) / English Teacher

Abbotts; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private educational institution in South Africa is seeking an experienced high school educator committed to delivering inspiring and future-focused education. Responsibilities include planning instructional programs, managing student behavior, and collaborating with the community. The ideal candidate must hold a degree and PGCE, have a minimum of 2-5 years teaching experience, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This role is ideal for proactive educators ready to shape young minds.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years teaching experience required.
• Experience in specialist subjects preferred.
• First Aid certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver future-focused education to motivate and inspire students.
• Manage student behavior and foster an effective learning environment.
• Collaborate respectfully with all members of the learning community.

Skills

Lifelong learner

Planning and organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET)

SACE certification

Police clearance

Tools

Computer and digital literacy

Job description

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Educators in the FET phase will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfil their academic potential and prepare them for life after graduation. They will need :

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• a degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately

Start Date 01/01/2026