Closing Date: Monday, 04 August 2025
Location: Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Town Torah High (CTTH) is an Independent International High School registered with the WCED and located in Gardens, Cape Town. We seek a dynamic and committed teacher to join our team as soon as possible, fully qualified to teach in a South African high school and registered with SACE.
This full-time position requires a teacher with at least 3 years of experience teaching Physical Sciences and Life Sciences to Grades 10–12. Experience teaching Afrikaans is an added advantage.
About the School:
CTTH follows a personalised, self-directed educational philosophy. We maintain small class sizes and tailor educational trajectories to individual students, encouraging independent learning at each student’s ability level to eliminate knowledge gaps and foster personal excellence.
Role Overview:
You will serve as both teacher and mentor, primarily offering one-on-one instruction in your subject areas and supporting other areas as needed. The successful candidate must also manage learners’ academic schedules and progress, ensuring timely completion of coursework.
Key Responsibilities:
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Teach Physical Sciences and Life Sciences (Grades 10–12)
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Support students in understanding content (not CAPS, but UNHS curricula)
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Facilitate and supervise science experiments
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Monitor student deadlines for coursework, projects, and assessments
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Offer one-on-one academic assistance and remediation
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Create and provide additional learning resources
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Teach one additional subject (e.g., Afrikaans or PE)
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Daily markbook updates and student performance tracking
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Attend daily staff meetings and termly parent-teacher meetings
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Organise relevant educational outings
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Participate in professional development sessions
Candidate Requirements:
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Qualified and experienced in teaching Grade 10–12 Physical Sciences and Life Sciences (non-negotiable)
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Experience teaching Afrikaans is advantageous
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SACE registered with valid documentation
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Excellent digital literacy and proficiency in Google Suite
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Strong communication, organisational, and multitasking skills
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Passionate about student development and capable of inspiring confidence
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Comfortable working in a culturally sensitive, values-based school environment
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Willingness to understand and respect Jewish practices and traditions
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Modest attire and respectful behaviour aligned with the school’s ethos
Application Process:
To apply, please email the following by Monday, 04 August 2025 to
📧 applications@cttorahhigh.com:
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CV
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Cover letter
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Two recent references
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Certified copies of your qualifications
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SACE registration certificate
Cape Town Torah High is committed to employment equity and diversity. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview. The school reserves the right not to fill the position.