Mathematical Literacy (FET Phase)

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An independent schooling provider in Cape Town is seeking a full-time FET Phase Teacher for Mathematical Literacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for lesson planning, teaching, and managing classroom activities, while fostering positive learner development. A BEd, BA or PGCE in education is required, along with at least 3 years of FET phase teaching experience. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and be willing to work extended hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an FET phase teacher.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum is essential.
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform teaching duties including lesson planning and assessment.
• Create baseline assessments to guide student subject choices.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons.

Skills

Proven facilitation

Problem-solving

Report-writing

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Education

BEd, BA and/or PGCE in FET phase education

Honours degree in education (in relevant subject)

Job description

Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro Holdings seeks to appoint an FET Phase Teacher (full-time) for Mathematical Literacy at Curro Academy Sandown in Cape Town to commence duties in January 2026

Vacancy Reference: 26561

Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint a high school FET phase teacher at Curro Academy Sandown in Cape Town. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the FET phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
• Set up, implement, monitor and adjust the term plan as necessary, considering exams, assessments and school activities as well as the need for differentiated learning materials to accommodate barriers to learning
• Create baseline assessments to assess knowledge levels and based on the assessment outcomes, make recommendations for subject choices/combinations, teaching methods and remedial work/catch-up programmes
• Plan and manage the classroom, including the assessment roster, classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Set up and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd, BA and/or PGCE in FET phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an FET phase teacher
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration as part of your online application.

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• Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

Sandown, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa