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Western Cape · Somerset West

Senior School History Teacher

Somerset College

Closes 24 Aug 2026

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

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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.

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Quick help

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Where do I apply?

Send the application to humanresources@somcol.co.za.