The job
What this role involves
This is a teaching and curriculum-leadership post with a focus on Creative Arts, English HL, isiZulu FAL, Technology, Grades 4, 5, 6, 7. Alongside your own teaching load, you will lead the department or phase, support educators, coordinate curriculum delivery and assessment, monitor learner performance and keep the department functioning effectively.
- Teach according to the post-level workload, including the focus on Creative Arts, English HL, isiZulu FAL, Technology, Grades 4, 5, 6, 7.
- Lead curriculum planning, pacing, assessment and moderation across the department, subject or phase.
- Monitor learner performance and coordinate practical intervention where results or progress need attention.
- Guide, support and develop educators, including classroom and instructional support where required.
- Manage departmental records, resources, meetings and communication with school management and parents.
- Coordinate relevant extra- and co-curricular responsibilities connected to the department or phase.
Curriculum and teaching
CAPS and teaching focus
- Teaching focus: Creative Arts, English HL, isiZulu FAL, Technology, Grades 4, 5, 6, 7.
- Plan teaching, pacing and assessment against the applicable CAPS requirements for the advertised grades, subjects and phase.
- Grades covered by the post: 4, 5, 6, 7.
- For language teaching, plan across listening and speaking, reading and viewing, writing and presenting, and language structures at the advertised HL, FAL or other level where specified.
- For technical or digital subjects, expect substantial practical application, problem-solving, correct technical conventions, safe use of equipment and assessment of both knowledge and practical competence.
- For Arts subjects, balance creative and practical work with the knowledge, process, performance or portfolio evidence required for assessment.
- As Departmental Head, coordinate CAPS implementation, assessment quality, moderation and learner-performance follow-up across the department, subject or phase.
School context
Know the school you are applying to
- School
- IGAGASI PRIMARY
- School phase
- Primary
- School type
- Primary
- Language of learning & teaching
- English
- Estimated teaching staff
- ±43 educators
- Estimated learner enrolment
- ±1 488 learners
- District
- Ekurhuleni South
- Town / city
- Germiston
Qualifications
Appropriate professional teacher qualification; SACE registration; minimum 3 years teaching experience after obtaining the professional qualification; subject/phase requirements as advertised.
Experience
Appropriate professional teacher qualification; SACE registration; minimum 3 years teaching experience after obtaining the professional qualification; subject/phase requirements as advertised.
SACE requirement
SACE registration required.
Application
How to apply
Complete the required form, check the vacancy reference and take or post the signed application to the destination shown in the application guide.
Quick help
FAQ for this vacancy
Which application form do I use?
Use the GDE 2R provided on this page and complete a separate form for this post.
What reference must I write?
Write the exact post number ES16ED1076 on the GDE 2R.
Must I attach my CV?
No. For this vacancy cycle the instructions say not to attach a CV.
Can I email this application?
No. Faxed and emailed applications are not accepted for this vacancy cycle.
Can I hand-deliver it?
Yes. Hand-deliver the signed original to Infinity Office Park, 2 Robin Close, Meyersdal, Alberton.
Can I post it?
Yes. Post it to Private Bag X8001, Alberton, 1450. Make sure the postal stamp is dated on or before the closing date.