Senior Afrikaans Language & Literature Teacher - Matric Prep

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Afrikaans Language and Literature Teacher for a prestigious independent school in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on teaching Afrikaans First Additional Language and Home Language across multiple grade levels, including matriculation, with emphasis on advanced language skills and literary analysis.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Afrikaans with a PGCE, at least six years of secondary teaching experience, and native or near-native

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Afrikaans or related field and a recognized teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of teaching experience, with substantial Afrikaans at secondary level.
• Native or near-native fluency in Afrikaans (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of Afrikaans grammar, literature, and SA literary history.

Responsibilities

• Teach Afrikaans First Additional Language and/or Home Language across grades including matriculation.
• Develop engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and proficiency levels.
• Foster advanced language proficiency: grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing.
• Analyse texts and literature through critical discussion of authors and movements.
• Design assessments and provide feedback to track student progress.
• Integrate technology and modern pedagogical approaches into instruction.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum development, and school events.

Skills

Afrikaans teaching

Literature analysis

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Afrikaans

PGCE teaching qualification

SACE registration

Tools

Google Classroom

Smartboards

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Afrikaans Language and Literature Teacher for a prestigious independent school in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on teaching Afrikaans First Additional Language and Home Language across multiple grade levels, including matriculation, with emphasis on advanced language skills and literary analysis.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Afrikaans with a PGCE, at least six years of secondary teaching experience, and native or near-native