College Girls Sports Coordinator & Afrikaans Teacher

Uplands
“Today’s thinking child is tomorrow’s achiever”

Uplands is a forward-thinking, innovative co-educational independent school located on a 110-hectare Estate in White River, Mpumalanga, that is committed to providing quality education to day- and boarding scholars from Grade 0000 to 12.

Uplands School is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Anglican Board of Education of South Africa (ABESA) and offers examinations set by the Independent Examination Board (IEB).

Uplands College wishes to appoint a passionate and dynamic Girls Sports Coordinator & Afrikaans Teacher. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player who inspires pupils on the sports field and in the classroom, promote participation and sporting excellence, and build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Have a suitable professional teaching qualification, be SACE registered and have a minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience. ISASA and IEB experience will be advantageous.
• Have sound knowledge and experience in teaching Afrikaans grammar and literature from Grade 8 to 10.
• Be an innovative and creative educator who embraces technology in the classroom and is passionate about making a difference in pupils’ lives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Have a genuine passion for girls’ sport, with experience in coaching and/or managing sport at school level including Physical Education Classes.
• Be able to coach and contribute meaningfully to one or more of the College’s girls’ sporting codes.
• Be willing to assist with practices, fixtures, tournaments, organisation and administration of sporting activities, including commitments outside normal school hours.
• Participate fully in the College’s extra-curricular programme, school activities and general duties as required.

Commencement date: 01 January 2027

Uplands is an equal opportunities employer. Submission of a CV does not automatically entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and Uplands reserves the right not to make an appointment. Should you not have received a response from Uplands within two weeks following the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Uplands, 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.