FET isiZulu Teacher at Radley Private School

About the role: FET isiZulu Teacher — Grades 8–12

• As our high school isiZulu educator, you’ll be responsible for preparing learners to communicate confidently and meaningfully in isiZulu, while developing their appreciation for language, culture, literature, and identity.
• You’ll teach isiZulu for Grades 8–12, with a strong focus on IEB curriculum requirements, examination preparation, language proficiency, and learner engagement.

Your responsibilities

• Teach isiZulu to learners in Grades 8–12
• Develop and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the IEB curriculum
• Prepare learners for IEB assessments and final examinations
• Build learners’ confidence in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension
• Teach grammar, literature, creative writing, transactional writing, and oral communication
• Use real-world contexts to make language learning relevant and meaningful
• Support learners with varying levels of language ability
• Encourage appreciation for isiZulu language, culture, and heritage
• Collaborate with fellow educators in a supportive and innovative team
• Participate in ongoing professional development and coaching

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education with FET phase specialisation – non-negotiable
• SACE registered, with valid certification – non-negotiable
• 3+ years of teaching experience in FET, preferably in an IEB context
• Experience teaching isiZulu at Grade 10–12 level
• Strong understanding of IEB assessment standards and curriculum planning
• Excellent spoken and written isiZulu language proficiency
• Ability to create engaging, inclusive, and differentiated lessons
• Passionate about language development and learner confidence
• Comfortable working in a small, high-impact, entrepreneurial school environment

Salary R300 000 - R480 000 per annum