Social Sciences and History Teacher (FET Phase)

Curro Holdings Ltd; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Somerset West in Cape Town is seeking a Social Sciences and History Teacher (FET Phase) to commence duties January 2027. The role involves teaching and coordinating subjects as per Curro curriculum for the FET phase, with focus on active teaching, knowledge transfer and growth of learners.

The candidate should have a BEd and/or PGCE in FET phase education, with an honours advantageous, and at least three years of FET experience, knowledge of the IEB curriculum, and strong planning,

Qualifications

• BEd and/or PGCE in FET phase education; honours advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an FET phase teacher.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum.
• Strong facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate a range of subjects as per Curro curriculum for the FET phase.
• Plan lessons, set up workbooks, measure academic progress.
• Set up term plan, differentiate learning materials for barriers to learning.
• Create baseline assessments and advise subject choices.
• Plan and manage classroom, assessments and homework; moderation and supervision.
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support.

Skills

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Report-writing

Communication

Organisation

Planning

Flexibility

Education

BEd degree and/or PGCE in FET phase education

Honours in education advantageous

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint Social Sciences and History Teacher (FET Phase) (full-time) at Curro Somerset West in Cape Town to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30141

Curro is seeking to appoint a high school FET phase teacher at Curro Somerset West in Cape Town. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the FET phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
• Set up, implement, monitor and adjust the term plan as necessary, considering exams, assessments and school activities as well as the need for differentiated learning materials to accommodate barriers to learning
• Create baseline assessments to assess knowledge levels and based on the assessment outcomes, make recommendations for subject choices/combinations, teaching methods and remedial work/catch-up programmes
• Plan and manage the classroom, including the assessment roster, classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Set up and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd degree and/or PGCE in FET phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an FET phase teacher
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends

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Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

https://www.curro.co.za