Senior Afrikaans Home Language Teacher & Mentor

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Professional development opportunities

Library access and language learning

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly proficient Senior Afrikaans Home Language Teacher for a respected school in Kimberley. The role involves delivering advanced instruction in Afrikaans language, literature, and culture to secondary learners, guiding students to excellence in home language studies in the Northern Cape.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years' experience, a relevant Afrikaans teaching qualification, and a strong passion for linguistic proficiency and literary engagement.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Afrikaans and a teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed., BA with PGCE).
• Minimum of 6 years' experience teaching Afrikaans Home Language at the secondary level.
• Excellent command of the Afrikaans language, both written and spoken.
• In-depth knowledge of Afrikaans literature and literary analysis techniques.
• Strong pedagogical and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Afrikaans Home Language to secondary students focusing on language, literature, and creative writing.
• Develop curriculum materials and assessment strategies meeting national standards.
• Foster love for Afrikaans language and literature among students.
• Assess progress through assignments, presentations, and examinations with detailed feedback.
• Organize Afrikaans cultural activities such as debating societies and literature clubs.

Skills

Language teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Classroom management

Education

Afrikaans teaching qualification (B.Ed./PGCE)

Tools

Literature analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly proficient Senior Afrikaans Home Language Teacher for a respected school in Kimberley. The role involves delivering advanced instruction in Afrikaans language, literature, and culture to secondary learners, guiding students to excellence in home language studies in the Northern Cape.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years' experience, a relevant Afrikaans teaching qualification, and a strong passion for linguistic proficiency and literary engagement.