LIFE ORIENTATION / GEOGRAPHY TEACHER

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Zwaanswyk High School in Cape Town invites suitably qualified candidates for full-time SGB Educator posts commencing 1 January 2027. Open subjects include Accounting, Life Orientation/Geography, Mathematics and Physical/Natural Sciences.

Applications must include a cover letter and specify which subjects you can teach. Requirements include a relevant degree and teaching qualification (PGCE or similar), SACE registration or proof of application, at least two years’ high school teaching

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and professional teaching qualification (PGCE or similar).
• A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at high school level.
• SACE registration or proof of application for registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute to the school’s extra-mural programme.
• Please state NRSO clearance certificate.
• Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which subject(s) you can teach.

Skills

PGCE or similar

2+ years teaching

SACE registration

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Interactive whiteboards

Education

Relevant degree and professional teaching qualification (PGCE or similar)

SACE registration or proof of application

NRSO clearance certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Interactive whiteboards

Job description

ZWAANSWYK HIGH SCHOOL
SGB VACANCIES: EDUCATORS

Applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited for full-time SGB EDUCATOR posts at ZWAANSWYK HIGH SCHOOL commencing 1 January 2027.

SUBJECTS:

• Accounting
• Life Orientation / Geography
• Mathematics
• Physical Sciences / Natural Sciences

REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant degree and professional teaching qualification (PGCE or similar) in the subject(s) applied for.
• A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at high school level (FET experience in the relevant subject will be advantageous).
• An excellent academic track record and professional conduct.
• SACE registration or proof of application for registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective classroom management and discipline skills.
• Fully proficient and computer literate in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, interactive whiteboards and the internet (experience in using interactive whiteboards will be an advantage).
• Ability to contribute to the school’s extra-mural programme. Please state the extra-mural activities you can offer.
• Please state NRSO clearance certificate.
• Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which subject(s) you can teach.

A COVER LETTER MUST BE INCLUDED

PLEASE STATE CLEARLY WHICH SUBJECT(S) YOU CAN TEACH.

CLOSING DATE: 30 OCTOBER 2026 AT 12H00

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be expected to be available for interviews at a date, time and place determined by ZWHS.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Prospective employees are obliged to confirm (on an affidavit) that they have never been convicted of a sexual offence against a child or person, as well as provide a police clearance and NRSO certificate.

The SGB reserves the right not to appoint an applicant, should the needs of the school change.