Social Sciences Teacher (Grades to

Curro Holdings Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Westbrook in Gqeberha seeks a qualified Social Sciences Teacher for Grades 8 to 10, full-time, to commence duties in January 2027.

The role requires a BEd and/or PGCE in senior phase education, familiarity with the IEB curriculum, and a track record in planning, assessment and learner development.

Qualifications

• Qualified with BEd and/or PGCE in senior phase education.
• Experience delivering IEB curriculum across grades 8–10.
• Excellent communication, organisation and planning skills.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate a range of subjects as per Curro and IEB curricula.
• Plan lessons using modern tools, set up workbooks and monitor academic progress.
• Manage term plan, exams, assessments and differentiate learning materials.
• Plan and manage classroom, assessments roster, and communication with parents.
• Organise and supervise formal and continuous assessments and homework.
• Organise extramural activities and provide tutoring support.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Facilitation & report-writing

Willing to work extended hours

Classroom management

Problem-solving

Education

BEd degree

PGCE in senior phase education

Honours in education (advantage)

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 Teacher (Grades 8 to 10) (full-time) at Curro Westbrook in Gqeberha to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 31394

Curro is seeking to appoint a high school senior phase teacher at Curro Westbrook in Gqeberha. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro and IEB curricula for the senior 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
• 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 senior phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a senior 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