Life Orientation (FET Phase) / English Teacher

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Life Orientation / English Teacher to implement educational programs that inspire students. The ideal candidate must have a degree, teaching certification, and 2-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include planning lessons, fostering academic potential in students, and engaging with the community. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a vibrant educational setting.

Qualifications

• A degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET) required.
• 2-5 years teaching experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional programs in a high school environment.
• Deliver future-focused education to motivate and inspire students.
• Maintain constructive partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Planning and organization

Digital literacy

Education

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

SACE certification

Police clearance

Job description

Life Orientation (FET Phase) / English Teacher

ADvTECH

Johannesburg South, Gauteng

Permanent

Closing Date 30 November 2025

Division: Abbotts High School

Business Unit: Johannesburg South

Company primary industry: Education Management

Job functional area: Education

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
• 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

View the full advertisement and apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

(Please note that the above link will direct you off the ISASA website and onto the ADvTECH Career Portal site. If you do not have an existing account on the ADvTECH portal, you may need to register on their website to apply for this vacancy. You do not need to register on the ISASA site.)