College Matric Afrikaans Teacher at Inspired Education

ROLE SUMMARY:

• Reddford House The Hills is seeking to appoint a College Afrikaans Matric Teacher to join the school on a full-time, permanent basis from 1 January 2026. The successful candidate will adopt a holistic approach to the progress and wellbeing of students, create a positive learning environment, and motivate students to achieve their full potential in Afrikaans at Matric level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and present interesting and exciting Afrikaans lessons.
• Establish a nurturing teaching environment that promotes engaged learning.
• Demonstrate professionalism in punctuality, behaviour, quality of work, and homework expectations.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
• Be open to continuous professional development, both personally and school-wide.
• Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.
• Produce high-quality resources for students.
• Respond to parent emails and messages within 24 hours.
• Show loyalty to all facets of Reddford House The Hills.
• Attend school special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• Set and mark exams, assessments, and all other forms of student evaluation.
• Write report comments.
• Undertake any additional tasks as directed by Senior Management that are commensurate with the role.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Ability to set clear expectations and stretching goals.
• Adaptable teaching style that incorporates feedback.
• Strong subject knowledge in Afrikaans.
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness.
• Excellent preparation and planning skills.
• Ability to assess student outcomes and provide effective feedback.
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.
• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience teaching secondary and post-16 students.
• Confidence using ICT in teaching.
• University degree in the appropriate subject.
• Certified Teaching Status.
• Appropriate right to work.