Job Advert Summary
Rhenish Primary School seeks to appoint an Intermediate/Senior Phase Teacher (SGB appointment)
Rhenish Primary is a leading co-educational, English medium, primary school based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Rhenish Primary aims to nurture in our children the spirit of curiosity, creativity and commitment to the community in the changing global context. In spite of the many changes and advances to keep abreast of trends in education, Rhenish Primary School remains proudly steeped in our history and tradition. 2025 is the school’s 165th year of existence. Our motto is, "Ebenezer" - Hitherto hath the Lord helped us
The successful candidate should have a vibrant, dynamic personality, bring warmth and excitement to the classroom and have a love for seeing children thrive in all aspects of school life.
The following competencies are essential in the candidate we seek:
- Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills
- Strong English Home Language verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with children, teachers, parents and visitors
- A strong understanding of curriculum requirements of the Intermediate Phase across multiple subject and grade areas and in particular English as a home language
- An innovative approach to teaching the 21st Century Child, including the use of IT in the classroom
- Self-motivated, energetic and reliable
- Work as part of a team with other staff and management
- A strong understanding of the diverse nature of the pupils within your care
- Capable of coaching a wide variety of sports and to be actively involved in the extra-curricular program of the school - experience and knowledge in coaching boys’ sport will be advantageous
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the same/a similar type of position and environment.
- Ambition to serve in a variety of leadership roles within the school
- Previous experience as a Subject Head or Grade Head
- Experience in teaching Social Sciences: Geography and History in the Intermediate and Senior Phase
- Fully support the ethos and values of the school which includes accountability, Belonging, Community, Curiosity, perseverance and respect.
- A teaching qualification or a recognised degree/diploma appropriate to the position.
- SACE registration and a valid police clearance certificate
Starting Date: 1 January 2026
Rhenish Primary School is committed to growing a culturally rich and diverse teaching body.
Minimum Requirements
A teaching qualification or a recognised degree/diploma appropriate to the position.
Computer and digital literacy
Provide the names and contact details of two recent referees.
SACE Registration.
Recent Police Clearance or Child Protection Clearance Certificate
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activites that facilitate active learning experiences
- Develop schems of work and lesson plans – termly, yearly and weekly
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Prepare classroom for class activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students varying needs
Delivery
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Use relevant technology to support instruction
Assessment
- Observe and evaluate students performance and development
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assigments
- Provide appropriate feedback on work
- Encourage and monitor the progress on individual students
Administration
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school regulations
- Prepare required reports on students and activities
- Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Discipline
- Manage student behaviour in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
Extra curriculur
- Participate in extra curricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organisations
Professional Development
- Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
