Closing Date: 28 October 2025
Location: 1050 Printech Avenue, Honeydew, Roodepoort, 2040
Company: African Leadership Academy (ALA)
Apply via: www.africanleadershipacademy.org
🔍 ABOUT ALA
Since 2008, African Leadership Academy (ALA) has been shaping Africa’s future by developing ethical, effective young leaders across the continent. Located in Johannesburg, the Academy offers a rigorous, pan-African, values-driven educational experience for talented youth aged 16–19.
📚 POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Mathematics Teacher, you will:
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Inspire students to explore mathematical thinking.
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Create an inclusive, intellectually challenging classroom.
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Foster student growth through mentorship and holistic engagement.
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Collaborate with a high-performing, pan-African faculty.
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Contribute to ALA’s broader mission of empowering the next generation of African leaders.
🧠 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
🔹 Teaching & Learning
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Deliver rigorous lessons aligned with student needs and the Cambridge curriculum.
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Plan, assess, and track student progress.
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Use varied and stimulating teaching methods.
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Promote curiosity, resilience, and academic excellence.
🔹 Planning & Curriculum
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Design differentiated lesson plans and materials.
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Support curriculum development and departmental planning.
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Align resources with school-wide goals.
🔹 Co-Curricular Leadership
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Lead one co-curricular activity to promote holistic student development.
🔹 Student Advising & Support
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Mentor up to 12 students on academic, personal, and social development.
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Support individual education plans and behavioral standards.
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Liaise with the Student Success Team and parents as needed.
🔹 Professional Growth
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Engage in continuous professional development.
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Participate in performance reviews and contribute to school improvement initiatives.
✅ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification
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Minimum 3 years of mathematics teaching experience
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Experience with Cambridge curriculum
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Teaching students aged 16–18
Preferred:
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Experience in international education
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Exposure to multilingual classrooms
💡 COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Technical Competencies:
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SACE-accredited
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Safeguarding & compliance knowledge
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Tech-savvy and able to apply digital tools in teaching
Generic Competencies:
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Understanding of teenage developmental needs
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Experience in cross-disciplinary learning
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Effective communication with students and families
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Curriculum design and assessment literacy
Attributes & Values:
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Integrity, excellence, compassion, curiosity, diversity, and humility
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Professionalism and commitment to student welfare
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Respect and inclusion for all backgrounds
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Positive, flexible, and collaborative attitude
📍 JOB LOCATION
ALA Campus, Honeydew, Johannesburg
🗓️ START DATE
01 January 2026
📩 HOW TO APPLY
Submit your CV via the ALA careers page:
👉 https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org