The job
What this role involves
This is a classroom teaching post focused on Afrikaans FAL, English HL, Mathematics, Foundation Phase. You will plan and teach lessons, assess and record learner progress, support learners who need intervention, manage the classroom and contribute to the wider life of the school.
- Plan, prepare and teach Afrikaans FAL, English HL, Mathematics, Foundation Phase in line with the applicable CAPS requirements.
- Assess learners, record results and use progress information to guide support and next steps.
- Create a purposeful, well-managed classroom and provide appropriate learner support.
- Complete the academic and administrative records connected to your classes and subjects.
- Take part in school, professional-development and relevant extra- or co-curricular activities.
Curriculum and teaching
CAPS and teaching focus
- Teaching focus: Afrikaans FAL, English HL, Mathematics, Foundation Phase.
- Plan teaching, pacing and assessment against the applicable CAPS requirements for the advertised grades, subjects and phase.
- 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 Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, expect structured problem-solving, clear conceptual development, regular practice, formal assessment and targeted support based on learner performance.
- In Foundation Phase, teaching should integrate strong literacy, numeracy and Life Skills routines, frequent observation and assessment, and early intervention where learners need extra support.
School context
Know the school you are applying to
- School
- LAERSKOOL OOS-DRIEFONTEIN
- School phase
- Primary
- School type
- Primary
- Language of learning & teaching
- English
- Estimated teaching staff
- ±32 educators
- Estimated learner enrolment
- ±687 learners
- District
- Gauteng West
- Town / city
- Carletonville
Application
How to apply
Apply on the GDE recruitment portal. We keep the reference and the short portal steps together so you can match the correct vacancy quickly.
Quick help
FAQ for this vacancy
Where do I apply?
Click Open GDE vacancies in the portal assistant on this page. The official vacancies page opens in a new tab so you can keep MySchool beside it.
What reference must I use?
Use vacancy reference 700270348/14659. Match both the reference and school before you continue.
Do I need an account?
Yes. New applicants can register with GDE from the buttons on this page. Existing applicants can log in with their current GDE account.
What details should I have ready to register?
Have your name, ID or passport details, nationality answer, gender, cellphone, email and a password ready. MySchool can keep your reusable contact details beside you, but does not store your ID/passport or portal password.
How do I find this post?
Open Vacancies and match 700270348/14659, LAERSKOOL OOS-DRIEFONTEIN, the district, phase or learning area and closing date before using the application action on that row.
I forgot my password. What do I do?
Use the GDE Forgot Password link in the portal assistant. The portal identifies the account username as the applicant's ID number.
What if I cannot receive an OTP or edit my profile?
The GDE portal FAQ directs OTP and profile-editing problems to Unemployededucators@gauteng.gov.za.
Should I pay anyone for this job?
No. GDE says it does not charge for appointment letters or expect payment for a post.