The job
What this role involves
This is a classroom teaching post focused on English, Foundation. 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 English, Foundation in line with the applicable curriculum 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
Curriculum and teaching focus
- Teaching focus: English, Foundation.
- 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.
School context
Know the school you are applying to
- School
- SPARK Blue Downs
- School phase
- Primary
- School type
- INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
- School programmes
- SPARK Schools learning model
- Town / city
- Cape Town
Qualifications
The official application asks whether the candidate has completed a BEd Foundation Phase or PGCE Foundation Phase.
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 C504647C76. 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 C504647C76, SPARK Blue Downs, 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.