Physical Education Teaching Position.
Starting 01 January 2027
St Teresa’s School is a leading independent Catholic girls’ school in Rosebank. In our environment, we strive to encourage the young ladies in our care to learn, grow and thrive. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1930, we at St Teresa’s continue to instil the values of mercy, compassion and excellence in our girls. Every year, at the end of Grade 12, we say farewell to young women who have grown to be strong, kind, and confident in our care. A critical part of this growth is promoting academic excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile teacher to join our sports department.
This is a full-time permanent position.
The successful candidate must:
- Have a minimum qualification of a BEd/PGCE or equivalent from a recognised institution
- Have proof of registration with SACE.
- Have the requisite Police Clearance.
- Have at least three years’ experience in a similar role.
- Be able to coach and organise sports (swimming, athletics, tennis, cross-country, hockey, netball and soccer) offered by the Senior Primary School and at times the High School.
- Be able to swim and have sufficient experience to coach swimming.
- Be knowledgeable of current trends and education policies in Physical Education and sports development.
- Have experience in coordinating the Sports Programme and Interhouse Sporting Events at the School.
- Have experience in organising sport events and fixtures.
- Be able to work as part of a team of enthusiastic educators and develop a purposeful curriculum.t
- Be willing to develop Grade-specific programmes to enhance the pupils’ personal growth and leadership skills in the Senior Primary in particular.
- Be committed and willing to work outside of normal school hours.
- Have at least a Level 1 First Aid certificate.
The ideal candidate should be organised, enthusiastic and suited to teaching in a girls’ Catholic school with the ability to identify and contribute to the values and ethos of the school.
Interested applicants are invited to complete the following form Applications Physical Education Teacher and submit a letter of motivation outlining why they want to work at St Teresa’s School, along with a Curriculum Vitae, copy of SACE, teaching qualifications and police clearance to cv@stteresas.co.za
Please use the following reference when applying for this position: Full-Time Grade 4-7 Physical Education Teaching Position.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 18 September 2026.
St Teresa’s School is a Catholic, independent school for girls situated in Rosebank. The school is a member of the Catholic Schools Board and ISASA and writes the IEB matriculation examinations.
Founded in 1930 by the Sisters of Mercy, St Teresa’s School is committed to developing the values of compassion, service, love and respect in our girls. We aim to nurture and inspire responsible, enquiring young women who strive for excellence in all facets of life.
St Teresa’s School reserves the right not to make this appointment. Submission of an application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
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