MATHEMATICAL LITERACY TEACHER (PART TIME)

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town seeks a part-time Mathematical Literacy Teacher to join their vibrant community starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will hold relevant teaching qualifications and current SACE registration, with a passion for Waldorf pedagogy and a collaborative spirit. Strong dedication to the growth and development of students is essential. Applications must be submitted by 26 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching Mathematical Literacy to matric.
• Interest in the Waldorf pedagogy and commitment to integrating its principles.
• Caring and enthusiastic with dedication to students' growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematical Literacy to high school students per national curriculum.
• Contribute to the dynamic community of staff, learners, and parents.
• Participate in the collective running of the high school.

Skills

Teaching Mathematical Literacy

Understanding of Waldorf pedagogy

Collaborative skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Current SACE registration

Job description

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY TEACHER (PART TIME)

Situated in the heart of the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Michael Oak Waldorf School is a beautiful small school community with children from nursery to matric. Michael Oak seeks to awaken the whole child towards creative responsibility and to develop confident, balanced individuals empowered to work with the challenges of today and tomorrow.

We are urgently seeking candidates for the position of:

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY TEACHER (PART TIME)

Part-time permanent position to begin January 2026

We are seeking a qualified, dynamic and passionate Mathematical Literacy Teacher with proven experience in teaching this subject. The ideal candidate will meet the national curriculum (CAPS) requirements while also embracing the experiential approach of our Waldorf curriculum.

The successful applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience in teaching Mathematical Literacy to matric
• Appropriate and relevant academic and professional teaching qualifications, including current SACE registration
• Interest in the Waldorf pedagogy and ethos, with a commitment to learn and integrate its principles into teaching
• Caring and enthusiastic, with a dedication to students’ growth and development
• Ability to work collaboratively within our dynamic community of staff, learners, and parents
• Willingness to actively contribute to the collective running of the high school

Please send a cover letter, short CV, copy of SACE registration and ID, and the contact details for 3 referees (or 3 written references) to: [e-mail]

Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2025

Michael Oak is committed to transformation. In accordance with our Employment Equity Plan preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups.

Only suitably qualified candidates will be considered. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview. Michael Oak reserves the right to not interview for or fill this position.

We are 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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