Job Description

Radley Private School

is seeking a caring and enthusiastic FET-qualified educator with a passion for teaching Afrikaans. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that foster purposeful learning progression, evaluating and reporting on academic progress, and maintaining comprehensive records as per the requirements of the Department of Education and other relevant legislation. We are looking for the new teacher to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities

Engage in classroom teaching

that fosters a meaningful progression in learners' understanding of Afrikaans.

Implement strategies

to improve learner results and ensure agreed outcomes are met each term.

Prepare lessons

considering curriculum guidelines, new teaching approaches, technology integration, and learner needs.

Plan, coordinate, administer, evaluate, and report

on learner academic progress.

Provide extra lessons

where learning gaps are identified. Assist the

Principal

with learner counselling, guidance, discipline, career advice, and overall welfare. Ensure

accurate and up-to-date

learner attendance and assessment records are maintained within deadlines. Oversee the

SBA (School-Based Assessment)

programme of assessment.

Comprehensive record keeping

, updating databases, and statistical analysis as required by the Department of Education. Moderate

test and exam papers

(internal and external), as well as their memoranda when required. Perform various

non-teaching administrative duties

, such as fire drills and first aid.

Skills, Competencies & Minimum Criteria

FET Qualified

with a recognised four-year teaching degree/diploma from an accredited institution.

SACE Registration

is essential.

IEB Grade 12 experience

is advantageous.

Compliance

with all legislative and regulatory requirements for teachers. At least

three years of teaching experience

. Familiar with the

CAPS curriculum

for Afrikaans and related subjects. Proficient in

modern teaching practices

, including personalised learning, flipped classrooms, differentiated instruction, and effective use of technology in teaching.

Passion for Afrikaans

and a genuine interest in developing young minds.

Experience in entrepreneurship

or entrepreneurial activities is highly advantageous. Excellent communication skills in

both written and spoken English

.

Computer literacy

with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Own reliable

transport

and a valid driver's licence is an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

High

emotional intelligence

with a passion for nurturing young minds.

Self-motivated

and highly organised with a systematic approach to work.

Pro-active team player

with the ability to manage tasks under pressure. Punctual and reliable at all times.

Receptive to constructive criticism

and ability to make improvements. * Able to travel locally as required.