Grade 4 Educator – 2027
Southcity Preparatory School seeks to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and suitably qualified Grade 4 Educator who is passionate about teaching and committed to fostering academic excellence and the holistic development of pupils within an independent school environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- All applicants should demonstrate the ability to identify with, support, and uphold the vision and mission of Southcity Preparatory School;
- Be an energetic, self-motivated educator who is able to function effectively within a team, while also working independently and using initiative;
- A sound understanding of the developmental, academic, social, and emotional needs of pupils in the Intermediate Phase;
- A minimum of 6+ years’ teaching experience in the Intermediate Phase within an independent, IEB school, or similar environment;
- A suitable degree and/or 4-year professional teaching qualification, with an appropriate specialisation;
- Current SACE registration;
- Valid Police Clearance Certificate and clearance against the relevant Child Protection registers;
- The ability to establish a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes learning, discipline, and pupil well-being;
- The ability to accommodate mixed-ability classes, supporting pupils who require additional assistance while providing appropriate extension opportunities for high-achieving pupils;
- A sound understanding of the relevant CAPS curriculum and the ability to implement effective teaching strategies that support pupil progress.
Competencies / Skills / Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when engaging with pupils, parents, and colleagues;
- Strong classroom management, organisational, and lesson-planning skills;
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries;
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, professional, and solution-driven, with a willingness to embrace new ideas and teaching approaches;
- High levels of professionalism, reliability, accountability, and attention to detail;
- The ability to identify learning barriers and implement appropriate support and intervention strategies;
- Sound assessment and administrative skills, including the ability to monitor, document, and report on pupil progress;
- Computer literacy is essential;
Willingness to participate fully in the academic, sporting, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the school, including duties, sport supervision, and school events as required.
Please email the following documents to prepreception1@southcity.org.za for your application to be considered:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- SACE registration certificate;
- Copies of relevant academic qualifications;
- Valid Police Clearance Certificate.
Southcity Preparatory School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should applicants not hear from the school by 16 November 2026, they may consider their application unsuccessful.
In accordance with POPIA, all personal information submitted will be treated confidentially and used solely for recruitment and selection purposes.
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