The job
What this role involves
This is a classroom teaching post focused on History, Grades 10, 11, 12, 8, 9. 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 History, Grades 10, 11, 12, 8, 9 in line with the applicable Cambridge AS/A Level, IEB 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
Cambridge AS/A Level, IEB and teaching focus
- Teaching focus: History, Grades 10, 11, 12, 8, 9.
- Plan teaching, pacing and assessment against the applicable Cambridge AS/A Level, IEB requirements.
- Grades covered by the post: 10, 11, 12, 8, 9.
- For Social Sciences, History or Geography, build source, map, data and enquiry skills alongside content knowledge, written reasoning and formal assessment.
School context
Know the school you are applying to
- School
- Somerset College
- School phase
- Combined
- School type
- ORDINARY SCHOOL
- Estimated teaching staff
- ±135 educators
- Estimated learner enrolment
- ±1 203 learners
- Town / city
- Somerset West
Qualifications
Appropriate university degree.
Experience
Previous IEB experience expected; ability to teach Cambridge AS and A Level History is a distinct advantage.
SACE requirement
SACE registration required.
Application
How to apply
Prepare the required documents and send them to the application email shown in the application guide.
Quick help
FAQ for this vacancy
Where do I apply?
Send the application to humanresources@somcol.co.za.