Afrikaans Teacher – Intermediate Phase

Springfield Convent School is a leading Independent Day School for girls from Pre-Primary to Matric. Founded by the Cabra Dominican Sisters in 1871, Springfield is nestled in beautiful historic gardens on Wynberg Hill in Cape Town. The School has a longstanding, proud academic record with a nurturing Catholic atmosphere and tradition, exceptionally successful music, art, and drama departments, as well as excellent sports facilities.

Within the Catholic ethos and Dominican values, particularly in relation to respecting each person’s dignity and the common good, we educate children of all faiths, developing the talents, virtues, and potential of each individual – both pupils and staff.

The Junior School Principal invites applications for the position of a permanent Afrikaans Teacher position in the Intermediate Phase, commencing in January 2027:

• Be a fully qualified, enthusiastic teacher with experience teaching Afrikaans First Additional Language in Intermediate Phase .
• Be well-versed in curriculum planning, teaching, assessment, and moderation in the Intermediate Phase.
• Have effective organisational, communication, and administrative skills.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide additional academic support lessons as part of their extra-curricular duties.
• Have strong digital literacy skills and be confident in integrating technology meaningfully into teaching and learning.
• Understand, identify with, and contribute to the Catholic/Christian ethos and values of our school.
• Be registered with SACE.
• Be willing to participate fully in the school's curricular and co-curricular programme.
• Closing date of applications:
  Friday 23 October
• Commencement date:
  January 2027

Springfield Convent School reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. The application will not of itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Springfield is committed to transformation and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Springfield Convent School in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Applicants not contacted should consider their application unsuccessful.