35 School Teacher jobs in South Africa

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated, qualified, and faith-driven High School Teacher to join our Christian learning community. The ideal candidate will teach one or more subjects aligned to the CAPS curriculum while nurturing learners in a Christ-centred environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and spiritual growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons based on the CAPS curriculum for Grades 8–12.
• Develop lesson plans, learning materials, and assessments in accordance with the subject's annual teaching plan (ATP).
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Integrate Biblical principles and Christian values into teaching where appropriate.

Assessment & Record Keeping

• Conduct continuous and formal assessments, including SBA (School-Based Assessment) tasks, tests, and examinations as per CAPS requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, marks, and progress.
• Provide timely feedback to learners and parents, and compile term reports.

Christian Ethos & Spiritual Guidance

• Serve as a Christian role model in speech, conduct, and lifestyle.
• Participate in devotions, prayer, and spiritual mentorship activities.
• Support the school's Christian mission by guiding students in Christian character development and Biblical worldview.

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, subject heads, and school management.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and school events.
• Maintain professional ethics and uphold the values of the Christian school community.

Subjects May Include:

Depending on the vacancy, teachers may specialize in:

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy
• Life Sciences / Physical Sciences
• Geography
• Life Orientation
• Business Studies
• Tourism

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in relevant phase/subject OR a relevant degree plus PGCE.
• Registered or eligible to register with SACE.
• Valid Police Clearance
• Demonstrated experience teaching the CAPS curriculum (Grades 8–12).
• A strong personal relationship with Christ and a commitment to Christian education.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Passion for youth mentorship and holistic education.
• Experience in Christian schooling or ministry.
• Willingness to lead or participate in extracurricular or outreach programs.
• Tech-savvy and open to using educational technology in the classroom.

Commitment to Faith As a Christian educator, you are expected to reflect Christ-like values in all areas of school life and contribute to the spiritual development of learners and the broader school community.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Working hours: Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 12h00

A family is looking for a QUALIFIED SENIOR PHASE TEACHER for their daughter in Grade

Area: Dainfern

Ages: daughter in Grade

Working hours: Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 12h00

Duties: Tutoring the Grade 10 IEB based curriculum in Maths Literacy, Afrikaans, English, Biology, History and Business Studies. Candidate will be required to teach and tutor in all subjects, ensure concepts are grasped, content is understood and submitted as needed, guide and assist with project, exam and study prep.

Requirements: Qualified Senior Phase Teacher, experience in Grade 10 curriculums, experience with dyslexia would be beneficial

Start date: January 2026 start – permanent contract

Salary: R R17 000 per month (gross, before deductions)

All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:

*** Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child caring experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.

***Must have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.

***Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references.

***Must have a clear criminal record

***Must have a passion for children

***Must have Matric

***Must have a South African ID document.

FRAUDULENT CV'S ARE PUNISHABLE BY LAW. ALL REFERENCES ARE CHECKED AND FAKE REFERENCES WILL BE UNCOVERED

For more information please contact:

Heather Dressels

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and spiritually grounded Primary School Teacher to join our Christian school that uses the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program. The successful candidate will nurture learners' academic, spiritual, and social development while facilitating a self-paced, mastery-based learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate ACE Curriculum: Guide students through PACE workbooks, ensuring they understand and master each concept before progressing.
• Monitor Learning Centers: Supervise individual student workstations in the Learning Center, maintaining order, discipline, and a focused learning atmosphere.
• Score and Supervise: Ensure learners follow ACE procedures for scoring, correcting, and goal setting. Oversee academic progress through scoring stations.
• Academic Support: Provide individual assistance where needed, especially in foundational subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Spiritual Mentorship: Model and teach Biblical values, incorporating daily devotions, scripture memory, and Christian character training.
• Assessment & Record-Keeping: Track and record student progress using ACE tracking systems (e.g., goal charts, progress reports, Supervisor's Progress Card).
• Parent Communication: Regularly update parents on academic progress, behavior, and spiritual growth through meetings and written reports.

Qualifications & Skills

• A relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed. degree).
• Permanent SACE number.
• Police clearance .
• Familiarity with or willingness to train in the ACE system.
• Strong Christian faith and alignment with the school's statement of faith.
• Passion for working with children and guiding them in both academics and character.
• Ability to work independently and manage a self-paced classroom.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Faith & Mission Commitment

As an ACE educator, your role goes beyond academics. You are a spiritual leader, committed to discipling young learners in accordance with Biblical principles, while supporting the mission of Christian education.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

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.

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.

HIGH SCHOOL GERMAN TEACHER

(commencing duties Term

The successful candidate for the above position will be expected to:

• Have experience teaching German Foreign Additional Language to senior high school students
• Preferably possess an understanding and working knowledge of the 
  CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM
   at IGCSE & AS Level
• Be a holistic teacher who can also focus on achieving good results.
• Be a dynamic and motivated educator who has a strong personal philosophy of education.
• Enhance the students' competence/performance/achievement in, and enthusiasm for learning.
• Maintain high standards of classroom practice and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Be available and willing to support functions/activities when required.
• Have competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of computer skills.
• Be willing and able to participate/coach/offer an extra-curricular sport or club.
• Commitment to the ethos and values of the school.

Applicants must have:

• An appropriate academic and professional qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Current SACE registration.

Please email a letter of application, your curriculum vitae and the names of

3 contactable referees to the Head of School : and

Closing date:
1 October 2025

Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered.

An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.

Hout Bay International School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum

World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme.

It is part of the International Education Systems (IES) Group of Schools found in the

United Kingdom, the United States of America, Spain, Italy, Hungary,Panama and South Africa.

Applications are invited for the following full-time post:

HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA TEACHER

(for appointment January 2026)

The person most likely to be hired will:

• Have experience teaching Dramatic Arts/Theatre in a High School(experience teaching the International Baccalaureate preferred but not essential)

• Possess an appropriate Bachelor's Degree and PGCE

• Be SACE registered

• Be a good team player and work well with other staff members

• Be prepared to contribute to the school's co-curricular after school programme

• Be computer literate

• Have excellent inter-personal skills

Please email a letter of application, your CV, together with the names of

3 contactable referees to the Head of School ) by no later than Friday 24 October 2025

Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered.

An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.

HOUT BAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Hout Bay International School is an International Baccalaureate ( IB) Continuum World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme. It is part of the International Education Systems (IES) Group of Schools found in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Panama and South Africa.

Applications are invited for the following full-time post:

HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA TEACHER

(for appointment January 2026)

The person most likely to be hired will:

• Have experience teaching Dramatic Arts/Theatre in a High School (experience teaching the International Baccalaureate preferred but not essential)

• Possess an appropriate Bachelor's Degree and PGCE

• Be SACE registered

• Be a good team player and work well with other staff members

• Be prepared to contribute to the school's co-curricular after school programme

• Be computer literate

• Have excellent inter-personal skills

Please email a letter of application, your CV, together with the names of 3 contactable referees to the Head of School by no later than Friday 24 October 2025

Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered.

An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people's lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH's School's Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Educators in the FET phase will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfil their academic potential and prepare them for life after graduation. They will need :-

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• a degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately