SENIOR PRIMARY CLASS TEACHER

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Convent School seeks a Senior Primary Class Teacher who is a fully qualified and enthusiastic educator. Candidates should possess a strong passion for teaching girls, effective organisational skills, and the ability to teach Afrikaans as a second language. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the school's events and embody Catholic values in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Senior Primary classes required.
• Must have a vision for 21st-century education.
• Willingness to teach Religious Education curriculum essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Afrikaans at a 2nd Language level to Senior Primary students.
• Participate in school events and functions.
• Contribute to the school's Catholic ethos.

Skills

Innovative teaching methods

Organisational skills

Critical thinking strategies

Computer literacy

Passion for education

Ability to teach Afrikaans

Experience with Project-Based Learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

SACE Registration

Job description

Springfield Convent School is a leading Independent Day School for girls from Pre-Primary to Matric. Founded by the Cabra Dominican Sisters in 1871, Springfield is nestled in beautiful historic gardens on Wynberg Hill in Cape Town. The School has a longstanding proud academic record with a nurturing Catholic atmosphere and tradition, exceptionally successful music, art, and drama departments as well as excellent sports facilities.

Within the Catholic ethos and Dominican values, particularly in relation to respecting each person’s dignity and the common good, we educate children of all faiths, developing the talents, virtues, and potential of each individual – both pupils and staff

The Junior School Principal invites applicants to apply for the Senior Primary Class Teacher position.

Attributes of the successful candidate will include:

• Be a fully qualified, enthusiastic teacher, with experience in teaching Senior Primary classes.
• Be in possession of suitable academic and professional qualifications.
• Have a vision and passion for the education of girls in the 21st century.
• Must be able teach Afrikaans at a 2nd Language level across the Senior Primary Phase
• Have a proven record of innovation, commitment and professionalism.
• Understand, identify with and contribute to the Catholic/Christian ethos and values of our school.
• Be willing and able to teach the Religious Education curriculum.
• Have knowledge and or experience of Project/Inquiry Based Learning, including thinking routines and critical thinking strategies.
• Have effective organisational and administrative skills.
• Have good computer literacy skills.
• Be registered with SACE.
• Be available after hours to attend school events and functions.

Please submit your application to the Junior School Principal via this link

• Closing date of applications: Monday 7 July 2025
• Commencement date: 1 January 2026

Springfield Convent School reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. The application will not of itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Springfield is committed to transformation and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Springfield Convent School in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Candidates not contacted shall consider their application unsuccessful.

Closing Date

07/07/2025