THE RIDGE IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT BOYS’ PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN JOHANNESBURG
We have two vacancies for:
Grade 2 and Grade 3 Locum Teachers
PERIOD: September 2025 to December 2025
The Ridge School is looking to appoint two outstanding Foundation Phase (Grade 2 and Grade 3) class teachers who are passionate about teaching young boys, using innovation and a boy-centred approach and who will show a commitment to our School’s growing vision and ethos.
If you have a vested interest in boys’ education and have a track record of guiding and mentoring young men to reach their potential, we want to hear from you. Excellent pastoral care and positive engagement with parents are also vital for these locum roles.
The Ridge School is deeply committed to relationship-building and prioritises growing human beings to become significant assets to our country and our world.
Responsibilities:
- Candidates must be committed to a very high standard of teaching and learning.
- Be experienced in differentiated teaching to best accommodate a variety of learning needs and styles within the classroom.
- Be prepared to use innovative approaches to deliver age-appropriate lessons that are stimulating, and boy-centred.
- Be prepared to take responsibility for the academic and pastoral development of their class, using appropriate interventions where required.
- Must demonstrate a genuine commitment to the school’s extra-mural programme.
- Show excellent administrative skills when planning and reporting.
- Commitment to working as part of a dynamic team.
- Ability to work alongside parents in the best interest of the boys in the class.
Experience required:
- 3 + years’ experience in teaching Foundation Phase.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
- SACE Registered.
Reporting:
- Reports to the Head of Grade.
Competencies required:
- A candidate’s warmth, thoughtfulness and depth will be carefully considered as part of our decision.
- Creating a nurturing classroom environment.
- Understanding child development.
Application process: (Please confirm with all requirements)
Applications close on the 21 March 2025.
- A full updated CV, with at least three contactable references is required.
- A covering letter (outlining your perceived suitability for this post and what interests you about this role) is required as part of the application process.
- Applications must please be emailed to msayers@ridgeschool.co.za
- The completion on the information form, https://forms.gle/u1NHpkv5jEdtpwJ6A
Please note:
The School reserves the right not to make an appointment and an application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from The Ridge School within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application
The Ridge School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
Consideration will be given to the Employment Equity Policy and Plan of The Ridge School when making the appointment.
At The Ridge School, we are committed to proactive safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All staff and volunteers who have access to children will be vetted in accordance with The Ridge School’s Safeguarding Policy.