Herschel Girls School, founded in 1922, situated in Claremont Cape Town, is an inclusive independent Anglican school for girls from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 which welcomes pupils and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Herschel is committed to transformation and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that gives preference, where appropriate in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan, to candidates from the designated groups. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Please note no faxed applications will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Herschel Girls Preparatory School seeks to appoint an
INTERMEDIATE PHASE LEARNERSHIP/TEACHER TRAINEE
to commence duties from January 2025
The successful applicant will:
- be registered in their 3rd year of studying towards a teaching qualification in the Intermediate/Senior Phase or studying towards a PGCE certification
- have an understanding and willingness to contribute towards creating an integrated classroom environment
- be prepared to fulfill a range of responsibilities depending on where she/he is needed to assist in the operational running of the school
- be proficient in the English language
- be a person of integrity, vision and energy with strong interpersonal skills
- have a highly collaborative approach, with unequivocal commitment to working as part of a team
- have a willingness to commit to Herschel’s all-round ethos, co-curricular activities and pastoral approach
- be open to ongoing personal and professional development to support change and innovative teaching and le
- be fully supportive of the School’s Transformation, Equity and Belonging Policy which can be viewed on the School’s website
- be supportive of the Christian Anglican ethos of the School
A letter of application (sent as an attachment), accompanied by a comprehensive CV, three contactable references, proof of SACE registration, SACE clearance certificate, as well as a Police Clearance certificate, must be sent to prepvacancies@herschel.org.za by 12 September 2024.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants are advised that if they have not been contacted it must be assumed that the application has been unsuccessful.
Herschel Girls 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.”