On-Site English Teacher (Grades 7-9) | Growth & PD

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Pension fund contributions

Medical aid potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, invites applications for an English Teacher to inspire learners in Grades 7–9. You will deliver engaging lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum, foster reading, writing, and critical thinking, and create an inclusive classroom that supports diverse learning needs in a well-regarded secondary school.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Ed with English or a PGCE and SACE registration, with 2–3 years of classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education with English major or PGCE.
• Valid teaching qualification and SACE registration.
• 2–3 years teaching English to intermediate phase (Grades 7-9).
• Thorough understanding of CAPS English.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using educational technology is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver English lessons to Grades 7-9 per CAPS.
• Develop varied teaching methods including discussions and writing exercises.
• Assess progress with assignments, essays, tests, and feedback.
• Foster an inclusive, positive classroom environment.
• Promote literature and language through diverse texts.
• Collaborate with HODs and school staff on curriculum development.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as required.

Skills

English pedagogy

Communication skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

ICT in education

Education

Bachelor's in Education (English)

PGCE

SACE registration

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, invites applications for an English Teacher to inspire learners in Grades 7–9. You will deliver engaging lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum, foster reading, writing, and critical thinking, and create an inclusive classroom that supports diverse learning needs in a well-regarded secondary school.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Ed with English or a PGCE and SACE registration, with 2–3 years of classroom experience.