Grade 8 – 12 Afrikaans Teacher at Raizcorp

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in classroom teaching that fosters a meaningful progression in learners’ understanding of Afrikaans.
• Implement strategies to improve learner results and ensure agreed outcomes are met each term.
• Prepare lessons considering curriculum guidelines, new teaching approaches, technology integration, and learner needs.
• Plan, coordinate, administer, evaluate, and report on learner academic progress.
• Provide extra lessons where learning gaps are identified.
• Assist the Principal with learner counselling, guidance, discipline, career advice, and overall welfare.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date learner attendance and assessment records are maintained within deadlines.
• Oversee the SBA (School-Based Assessment) programme of assessment.
• Comprehensive record keeping, updating databases, and statistical analysis as required by the Department of Education.
• Moderate test and exam papers (internal and external), as well as their memoranda when required.
• Perform various non-teaching administrative duties, such as fire drills and first aid.

Skills, Competencies & Minimum Criteria

• FET Qualified with a recognised four-year teaching degree/diploma from an accredited institution.
• SACE Registration is essential. IEB Grade 12 experience is advantageous.
• Compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements for teachers.
• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Familiar with the CAPS curriculum for Afrikaans and related subjects.
• Proficient in modern teaching practices, including personalised learning, flipped classrooms, differentiated instruction, and effective use of technology in teaching.
• Passion for Afrikaans and a genuine interest in developing young minds.
• Experience in entrepreneurship or entrepreneurial activities is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s licence is an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

• High emotional intelligence with a passion for nurturing young minds.
• Self-motivated and highly organised with a systematic approach to work.
• Pro-active team player with the ability to manage tasks under pressure.
• Punctual and reliable at all times.
• Receptive to constructive criticism and ability to make improvements.
• Able to travel locally as required.