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Recruiter: Midvaal Recruitment

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Date posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Location: Vereeniging, South Africa

We are seeking a passionate and qualified High School Geography Teacher to join our faculty. We are dedicated to providing a quality education rooted in Christian values and are looking for someone who can inspire learners in the field of Geography.

• Teach Geography to Grades 10 -12, using engaging and hands-on methods.
• Teach Grades 8 & 9 Social Sciences and Grade 9 Life Orientation.
• Develop lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Integrate Christian values into the curriculum.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and participate in school events.

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Education (with a specialization in Geography or related field).
• SACE certification and at least 2 years of experience in a high school setting.
• Strong understanding of the CAPS curriculum for Geography.
• Commitment to the Christian ethos of the school.

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• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Education

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High School Geography Teacher

MID554

Industry: Education

Location: Vereeniging

We are seeking a passionate and qualified High School Geography Teacher to join our faculty. We are dedicated to providing a quality education rooted in Christian values and are looking for someone who can inspire learners in the field of Geography.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach Geography to Grades 10 -12, using engaging and hands-on methods.
• Teach Gr 8 & 9 Social Sciences and Gr 9 Life Orientation.
• Develop lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Integrate Christian values into the curriculum.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and participate in school events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in Education (with a specialization in Geography or related field).
• SACE certification and at least 2 years of experience in a high school setting.
• Strong understanding of the CAPS curriculum for Geography.
• Commitment to the Christian ethos of the school.

Looking for a teaching adventure that's as unique as you are? Explore Curro's world of quality education where every day is a chance to inspire greatness. Your journey awaits!

What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and/or skillsets:

• An appropriate academic and professional education qualification from a recognised institution.
• Relevant experience in teaching isiZulu FAL and History.
• Athletics, Rugby, Soccer, Netball and Cultural Participation.
• Current SACE registration.
• IEB experience.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Plan, control, record and report on assessments.
• Attend meetings, forums, workshops for the grades/phase as required.
• Create an educational atmosphere in the classroom.
• Take responsibility for any and all school equipment and stock of the class.
• Work closely with the teachers in the grades/phase to ensure the effective running of the grades/phase.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote teaching and learning within the class.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote activities (sport and culture) within the school.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote discipline within the grades/phase.
• Assist with sport and other admin duties as and when the need arises.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

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

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position. But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with. Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a Permanent position.

Job Title: High School Principal

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Reports to: Education Department

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and dynamic High School Principal to lead our secondary school in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall leadership, academic excellence, staff development, student discipline, and the effective administration of the school. The principal will ensure compliance with the policies and guidelines of the Department of Basic Education and maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and high-performing school culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the school in line with national and provincial educational goals.

Lead the development and implementation of the school improvement plan (SIP).

Promote a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

Academic Oversight

Monitor and improve academic performance across grades 812.

Ensure effective curriculum delivery as per CAPS guidelines.

Facilitate implementation of enrichment and remedial programmes.

Staff Management

Recruit, develop, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.

Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Coordinate professional development aligned with current educational trends.

Learner Development & Discipline

Promote learner discipline and adherence to the school code of conduct.

Champion initiatives to enhance learner well-being, inclusion, and safety.

Support holistic development through extracurricular and leadership programmes.

Administrative & Financial Management

Oversee day-to-day operations and resource management.

Ensure financial accountability and prepare budgets in collaboration with the SGB.

Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with parents, the School Governing Body, community members, and the Department of Education.

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to build support and trust.

Represent the school in professional and community forums.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Education (B.Ed or equivalent); a Postgraduate qualification in Education Management is an advantage.

Valid SACE registration.

At least 710 years of teaching experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior Deputy Principal, HOD).

5 years of Maths educator at high school level

High school marking is an advantage

Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Desired Competencies:

Proven leadership and people management skills.

High emotional intelligence and problem-solving ability.

Strong commitment to academic excellence and learner success.

Ability to manage change, lead innovation, and drive performance.

Technologically literate and able to implement digital learning strategies.

• To lead as a member of the management team of the School;
• Co-ordination of the academic and timetabling programmes;
• To conduct parent interviews and respond to parental needs;
• To implement and maintain the Code of Conduct;
• Events co-ordination and management;
• Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising management;
• Student discipline;
• To develop Student Leadership
• Co-ordinate outreach programmes;
• Financial management and control;
• Driving and managing innovation, research, development and implementation of initiatives;
• Provide academic leadership and guidance;
• Project management.
  
  

• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Ability to motivate and deal empathetically at all levels;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• Must be a team player;
• SACE Registration.
  
  

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification.
  
  

• Minimum 5 years Teaching and Management experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

• Executes the academic policies and procedures for all academic and support staff
• Ensures that timetabling is done effectively ensuring that there are sufficient classrooms available to accommodate students
• Implements and evaluates the application of existing policies and ensures the effective implementation of all policies and procedures
• Leads and manages the academic and support staff in the achievement of set school objectives and targets by ensuring that the school is a high performing entity
• Manages and conducts performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary. Ensuring effective implementation and management of succession plans.
• Implements strategic Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements in partnership with the HRBP and HRC.
• Ensures that the Employment Equity targets are met and identify suitable black candidates that can be mentored and developed
• Ensures identification of critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans
• Effectively implement all Marketing initiatives tomeet the enrolment targets and continuously strive to build and maintain a positive image of the school
• Interview prospective new students and assist in meeting the school’s enrolment targets
• Actively engaging in word of mouth marketing through all initiatives and events both at the school and at other school related functions
• Manages the budget of the school working with the Executive Head and ensure cost containment
• Supervises the effective management of the continuous debt collecting process and enforces the suspension of students where accounts are in arrears
• Monitor the age analysis of the school. Assists with the compilation of the preliminary and final annual budget for the year with the assistance of the finance team and Executive Head
• Effectively allocate resources and manage all daily activities of the school
• Enforces the requirements of the OHS Act and oversees compliance
• Identifies all risks and hazards and ensure precautionary measures are taken prior to the commencement of hazardous operations
• Assumes overall responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors at all times
• Effectively manage and ensure legislative compliance in terms of exam entries / registrations

• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Enthusiastic, assertive and flexible;
• Good organisational and administrative skills;
• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and learners and willingness to engage with learners and their families on a personal level to help children in the best way possible;
• Must be a team player;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• SACE registration

Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year professional Teaching Qualification.

Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment. Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in the same and/or similar type of position

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Prepares and serves appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Prepares and assembles a variety of hot and cold entrées, fruits, vegetables, and other foods.
• Follows written menus, production records, and production standards.
• Follows recipes for consistent quality and cost-effectiveness. Provides feedback to Leads regarding recipes.
• Prepares food service facilities for the serving of food.
• Minimizes waste.
• Operates a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, oven, steamer, dishwasher, food warmer, steam-jacketed kettle, steam table, and wrapping/sealing machine following proper procedures.
• Assures that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages, and supplies.
• Serves food from a steam table or cold counter.
• Follows Nutrition Services Department Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety and sanitation in the receiving and storage of supplies; in food preparation; service of food; in storage, disposal, or donation of leftovers; in cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas.
• Counts money for the till and prepares moneyboxes or cash registers with the appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Performs cashier functions using NS software: enters computerized meal accounting and sales data, verifies checks collected, closes the till and delays count. Brings the cash drawer to Lead for reconciliation.
• Completes and maintains daily and weekly records of meals and beverages served and foods leftover. Maintains required records for meal production accounting.
• Washes and cleans cafeteria tables.
• Washes and stores equipment, pots, pans, trays, and other food service items; lifts moderately heavy objects.
• Provides inventory and product usage information to Lead for ordering and record-keeping purposes as required. Assists Lead in counting supplies for monthly physical inventory.
• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists with training of new employees, parent volunteers, and student helpers.
• Monitors equipment operation and reports concerns and needs as required.
• Participates in required hours of annual continuing education, per federal law.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the Department as well as other school personnel and community members, including those from diverse cultures or backgrounds or those who speak limited or no English.
• Complies with all procedures outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and Annual Notices for Education Practitioners, Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators, Substitutes Handbook, and all other Beaverton School District Policies and Procedures.
  
  

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a required physical examination.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math sufficient to complete routine addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions computations with ease and accuracy.
• Must possess a valid Food Handlers Card.
• Must be able to record data.
• Must possess uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of 20/40 in both eyes.
• Must be able to attend mandatory trainings, scheduled in-services, and educational events sponsored by the Beaverton School District outside of regular hours.
• Must possess basic familiarity with working with a computer for data entry as well as functions of e-mail.
  
  

• Lifting/Carrying. Constantly lift up to 10 lbs.; frequently lift up to 20 lbs.; and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; and must carry loads up to 15 feet.
• Pushing/Pulling. Constantly exert a force up to 10 pounds while stocking supplies and using a wheeled cart to move food and supplies; frequently exert a force of up to 20 pounds; and occasionally exert a force up to 50 lbs., and intermittently exert a force (push/pull) up to 75 lbs.
• Climbing. Infrequently climb using step stools while retrieving or replacing items in stock rooms, freezers, or storage areas.
• Bending/Twisting. Constantly bend or twist, at waist/knees, while preparing food, removing cookware and/or supplies from the lower shelf, or cleaning/sanitizing.
• Kneeling/Crouching. Occasionally kneel and crouch, removing items from lower shelves or replacing them, or cleaning below counter level.
• Using hands/arms. Constantly use both hands and both arms.
• Handling/Grasping. Constantly must reach, handle, grip, grasp, and finger while performing food preparation, handling supplies and materials, cleaning, and wiping.
• Reaching. Frequently or constantly extend-reach, including occasional overhead reaching.
• Seeing/Hearing/Smelling/Speaking.
• Sight is required to closely inspect for work area and food product cleanliness, preparation and presentation, and to read instructions and to maintain sanitized work areas.
• Hearing is required to listen for voice conversations, food preparation equipment signals, and school alarms for safety purposes.
• Sense of smell required in preparing food.
• Speaking is required in order to communicate with customers, colleagues, students, and students.
  
  

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation days. Paid sick leave. Emergency and personal business leave.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Assistance Program and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: PERS Retirement System. 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 12 quarter hour credits per cycle for an advanced degree, certification, courses, workshops, or conferences.
• Professional Development: Time for attendance job-related professional development.
• Mentor Programs: Experienced mentors for new administrators.
• Bilingual Proficiency & Other Stipends: for employees proficient in Spanish. Phone & mileage stipends.
• Rules and considerations vary depending on the employee's contract.
  
  

Wembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. An hour from Pietermaritzburg and an hour from Ballito makes for an ideal ‘country school’ within easy striking distance of a Central Business District and the warm KwaZulu Natal coast. Founded in 1997, the school enters candidates for the Cambridge Examinations  that are set externally and recognised worldwide.

The following opportunity is available: HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ART TEACHER FOR 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver creative and inspiring Art and Design lessons.
• Foster a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
• Teach across various media and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital art.
• Encourage students to experiment, take creative risks, and develop critical thinking skills.
• Prepare students for assessments, exhibitions, and competitions.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and achievements.
• Contribute to whole-school arts initiatives and extra-curricular activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, BEd) and SACE registration (or eligibility).
• Degree in Art, Design, or a related field.
• Able to teach either Afrikaans or English.
• Proven experience teaching Art and Design at (primary/secondary) level.
• Strong knowledge of art history, design principles, and contemporary art practices.
• Ability to use and teach both traditional and digital media.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
• Passion for inspiring creativity and artistic expression.