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Teacher: Geography and Social Science - Senior and FET Phase (IEB 2 – 5 years’ experience)
Job summary
An educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Teacher for Geography and Social Science for the Senior and FET Phase. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in teaching, especially with IEB, and be committed to professional development. Responsibilities include ensuring quality teaching, supporting colleagues, and contributing to school development. Applications should be sent to admin@sifiso.com before the closing date of 06/10/2025.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 to 5 years teaching experience in Geography and Social Science.
- SACE registration required.
- Ability to support diverse learning needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent teaching.
- Support colleagues in achieving high standards.
- Keep updated with educational developments.
Skills
Education
- Raising the profile of Geography and Social Science in the Senior and FET Phase
- Ensure efficient use of resources, creativity and innovation in lesson development and implementation
- Ensure quality delivery of lessons and projects
- Contribute to school development as a member of the team
- Undertake duties as directed by the Head of School.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality of Teaching and Learning
- To provide excellent teaching.
- To support colleagues across the various subjects, and the school, to ensure excellent teaching delivery.
- To support staff in achieving excellence in their work.
- To deliver outstanding student outcomes and to support colleagues in achieving the same.
- To keep up to date with national developments in relevant subject and teaching practice and methodology.
- To advise senior colleagues on teaching and learning and to contribute to policy and practice across the school.
- To raise the quality of learning at the school.
Staff Development
- Work with and support and coach to junior colleagues and academic advisors as part of professional development where required
- To develop the capacity of colleagues to produce excellent teaching and learning resources.
- To work with colleagues in other institutions as appropriate
- Update the Head of School, other senior managers and the Governing Body on the effectiveness of the provision in your subject area
- Lead by example as a teacher achieving high standards of student attainment and progress, behavior and motivation through effective teaching
- Challenge any underperformance within the team and ensure corrective action
Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree with a Post Graduate Certificate majoring in Geography and Social Science
- At least 2 to 5 years’ experience in teaching Geography and Social Science in the Senior and FET Phase
- IEB experience is essential
- SACE registered
- Ability to offer learning support in and out of classroom context
- Willing to extend self in professional development
- Clear criminal record
The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post of level of responsibility entailed.
Kindly send all applications with Motivation letter on why you believe that you are suitable to: admin@sifiso.com
NB: Mark clearly the position you are applying for
Closing Date
06/10/2025
2 Wessel Ave, Kew, Johannesburg, South Africa
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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