Senior Primary Afrikaans Educator (Grades 5 and 6) - 2027

Senior Primary Afrikaans Educator (Grades 5 and 6) – 2027

Southcity Preparatory School seeks to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and suitably qualified Senior Primary Afrikaans Educator (Grades 5 and 6) who is passionate about teaching and committed to academic excellence 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, able to function well within a team, while also working independently and using initiative effectively;
• Excellent subject knowledge in Afrikaans First Additional Language, with the ability to teach Life Skills at Senior Primary level being advantageous;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Afrikaans in the Intermediate and/or Senior Phase within an independent or IEB school environment;
• A suitable degree and/or 4-year professional teaching qualification;
• Current SACE registration;
• Valid Police Clearance Certificate and clearance against the relevant Child Protection registers;
• The ability to accommodate mixed-ability classes, extending high-achieving pupils while providing appropriate support and intervention where necessary.

Competencies / Skills / Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, parents, and colleagues;
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills;
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, professional, and solution-driven;
• High levels of professionalism, reliability, and accountability;
• Sound administrative skills and attention to detail;
• 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.

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 31 July 2026, they may consider their application unsuccessful.

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