Grade 5 Class Teacher

Grade 5 Class Teacher
Commencement Date:
January 2027

Clifton Nottingham Road invites applications for a Grade 5 Class Teacher.

Clifton Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational school offering classes from Grade 000 to Grade 7, with the option of weekly and termly boarding. Founded in 1942, the school is set on a picturesque 64-hectare estate in the Kwa Zulu-Natal Midlands.

Clifton Nottingham Road seeks an enthusiastic, caring teacher to lead a Grade 5 class in the Senior Primary. The ideal candidate will nurture curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through engaging, child-centred lessons aligned with our Champions of Childhood vision and will play an active role in the school’s sporting programme. Accommodation may be available for the right candidate; this would involve a commitment to the boarding programme.

• Teach the Grade 5 curriculum through lessons that are interactive, creative, and developmentally appropriate.
• Provide strong pastoral care as class teacher, fostering a positive, inclusive classroom where every child feels known and safe.
• Assess and report thoughtfully, providing clear feedback to children and parents.
• Coach sport as part of the school’s co-curricular programme.
• Work collaboratively within the Senior Primary team and contribute to the wider life of the school.

• Relevant teaching qualification, preferably with an Intermediate Phase focus.
• SACE registration and eligibility to work in South Africa.
• Experience teaching at the Intermediate Phase level.
• Ability and willingness to coach sport is essential; experience coaching cricket would be an advantage.
• Confident use of ICT and varied teaching strategies.
• Warm, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional growth.

The closing date is 16 October 2026. If you do not hear from us by 30 October 2026
, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Candidates are appointed at Clifton’s sole discretion. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment. Clifton will acknowledge the receipt of all CVs received. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Clifton Preparatory 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. You recognise and accept this disclaimer by submitting your application for this position.

Clifton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced child protection checks.