The school at Hermannsburg, established in 1856, is situated between Greytown and Kranskop in the beautiful, natural surroundings of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. As the oldest existing, independent co-educational boarding school in KZN, we provide a quality educational environment upon a campus steeped in history.
Applications are invited for the full-time position of
HEAD OF GERMAN DEPARTMENT
Starting 01 January 2025:
Minimum requirements:
- A.C.E registration;
- the requisite professional qualifications;
- involvement in the extra-curricular activities of the school;
- good communication, administration and inter-personal skills;
- passion & enthusiasm for the profession;
- able and willing to uphold the ethos, Mission and Vision of the school;
- evidence of clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offences Register.
Highly recommended, desirable requirements:
- A sound knowledge of the relevant IEB curricula and at least 5 years’ experience teaching according to IEB SAG’s, including teaching at Grade 12 level;
- experience teaching towards the DSD qualification;
- proficient German speaker, with the ability to communicate effectively in English;
- an effective and passionate approach to teaching with the ability to motivate scholar participation;
- willingness to teach in the senior primary phase.
What the school can offer you:
- Small scholar groups;
- international exchange programmes;
- market-related package, including accommodation and benefits.
A letter of motivation describing your educational philosophy, together with a curriculum vitae and the names of three contactable referees, may be addressed to the Executive Head by email and sent to: applications@hmbschool.co.za with the subject line ‘Job application: Deutsch.
Closing date for applications: 15 October 2024
Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or an appointment. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the advertised post will be automatically disqualified from consideration. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications, should take it that their applications have not been successful. The remuneration package commensurate with the advertised post and relevant qualifications and experience will be negotiated during the interview process and no indication of the remuneration package can be given telephonically.
Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg School, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) will attempt to ensure confidentiality for all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information which will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.