Teacher Afrikaans FAL

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

An independent schooling provider in Polokwane is seeking a full-time high school senior phase teacher for Afrikaans FAL. The role entails teaching and coordinating subjects according to the IEB curriculum. Candidates should have a BEd or BA in education, two years of teaching experience, and excellent communication skills. This position requires commitment beyond regular hours, making it ideal for dedicated educators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a senior phase teacher.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum required.
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate subjects for the senior phase.
• Plan lessons using modern tools and processes.
• Manage assessments and provide one-on-one tutoring.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Problem-solving skills

Report-writing skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Education

BEd or BA in senior phase education

Honours degree in education

Job description

Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed 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 Holdings seeks to appoint a high school senior phase teacher (full-time) for Afrikaans FAL at Northern Academy in Polokwane to commence duties in January 2026

Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint a high school senior phase teacher at Northern Academy in Polokwane.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, BA 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

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration as part of your online application.

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