Locum English Home Language Teacher

Inspired Education Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium global education group in Johannesburg seeks a Locum College English Home Language Teacher. This role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student performance, and contributing to co-curricular activities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, teaching qualification, and at least three years of recent teaching experience. The position also requires SACE registration and a commitment to high educational standards.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Tranquil and nurturing learning environment

Collaboration with renowned educators

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent teaching experience within College / High School phase.
• Proven experience teaching English HL to Grade 12.
• Excellent preparation and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present engaging English lessons.
• Set, mark, and moderate assessments.
• Provide academic support and assist with co-curricular activities.

Skills

English language proficiency

Assessment and reporting

Classroom management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

University degree in English or related field

SACE registration

Recognized teaching qualification (B.Ed / PGCE)

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

OUR SCHOOL

Reddam House Helderfontein is a premier, private school, situated in the picturesque Helderfontein Estate Valley, surrounded by the leafy suburbs of Dainfern, Fourways, Lonehill and Broadacres. The Helderfontein Campus provides a beautiful, tranquil, secure, nurturing, enabling, learning-and-exploring environment. The natural, surrounding beauty encourages our teachers to bring the outdoor environment into the classroom. Reddam House Helderfontein offers a balanced, holistic, innovative, learning experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence. Being part of the Fourways area offers convenience, security and exclusivity, providing premium education to families living in the Fourways, Sandton & Gauteng vicinity. We offer weekly and termly boarding from Grade 6 – 12, providing a home-away-from-home to students outside South Africa from neighbouring countries including : Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.

ROLE SUMMARY :

We’re seeking a Locum College English Home Language Teacher to ensure seamless continuity of learning. You will deliver engaging, rigorous English lessons, keep assessment and reporting on track, and partner closely with colleagues and parents so students experience stability and progress throughout the cover period. You’ll provide afternoon academic support and contribute to co-curricular activities as needed, aligning to Reddam House Helderfontein’s standards and the Inspired ethos.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan and present engaging English lessons that develop reading, writing, speaking and analysis.
• Establish a nurturing, orderly classroom that promotes engaged learning.
• Set, mark and moderate assessments / exams; write clear report comments.
• Provide academic support two afternoons per week; assist with two afternoons of co-curriculars as required.
• Use assessment to inform next steps; keep accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with parents and colleagues.
• Share high-quality learning resources and collaborate on standardisation.
• Uphold school expectations and attend key occasions as directed.
• Ensure precise handover notes for continuity at the start and end of the locum.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE :

• SACE registration (essential) and recognised teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed / PGCE).
• University degree in English / Language / Literature (or closely related field).
• Minimum 3 years’ recent experience teaching within the College / High School phase.
• Proven experience teaching English HL to Grade 12 (IEB experience advantageous).
• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals for diverse learners.
• Adaptable teaching style, responsive to feedback and student need.
• Depth of subject knowledge and ability to judge learning effectiveness.
• Excellent preparation and planning; disciplined with deadlines and reporting.
• Assessment-led practice with feedback that lifts performance.
• Genuine care for the highest standards of student welfare and appropriate right to work in South Africa.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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