South Africa: Teacher Translator and Content Writer - Senior Phase at Twinkl

Your responsibilities will include:

• Selecting, translating and adapting other Twinkl resources in line with the South African curriculum for grade 7-9;
• Creating original and innovative content for grade 7-9 in line with the CAPS curriculum.

Core Skills:

• Excellent English language knowledge;
• Qualified teacher with CAPS training
• Working knowledge of the South African Curriculum;
• An exceptional eye for detail;
• Thrives working in a change-focused and dynamic environment;
• Strong computer and online skills,
• Passionate about teaching;
• Creative;
• Proactive in improving and learning new skills.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans - able to read, write and speak the language accurately.

Soft Skills:

• Is good fun to be with and has the ability to communicate well with others;
• Is organized, able to work to deadlines, and manages time effectively;
• Is able to communicate with colleagues and our external partners effectively, both written and verbally;
• Has a hard work ethic, is passionate, driven and loves what they do;
• Is honest, trustworthy and reliable;
• Produces quality work and is ready to learn new skills;
• Works well in a team;

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:

• Completed degree in Education (not TEFAL)
• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in South Africa.
• CAPS training
• Experience in one or more of the following subjects: Maths, Natural Science, Social Sciences, Creative Arts or LO

Please submit your cover letter in English.

• If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application/selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please include this at the foot of your covering letter. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to our recruitment process.

Benefits

• In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive culture. We believe work should be fun and always put people before process;
• Flexible work from home hours
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging. Our Employee Network Programme includes working groups for LGBTQ+, Black and Minority Ethnic, Disabilities (visible and invisible), Women in Tech and Working Parents.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Our ever-evolving programme includes monthly progression reviews, Twinkl’s Management Scheme, commercial awareness training, leadership coaching quads, career chats and mentoring.
• Collaboration across continents! You’ll plug into a global team working to help improve the lives of educators around the world.