Head of Department: English

Location: Riversideview, Fourways (Cnr Cedar Road & Douw Steyn Drive)
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Email Applications to: careers@steyncityschool.co.za
🔗 Steyn City School website


🔎 Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the English Department for Grades 4 to 7

  • Teach at least 3 English classes in the Senior Preparatory phase

  • Act as a form class teacher and teach Life Orientation to that class

  • Develop, implement, and oversee a diverse, rigorous English curriculum

  • Organize reading initiatives such as Book Week, World Read Aloud Day, etc.

  • Understand and manage assessment, moderation, and examination processes

  • Collaborate with other subject teachers across disciplines

  • Integrate AI tools in English tasks

  • Promote African literature within the Senior Preparatory curriculum


🎯 Candidate Requirements:

  • Appropriate degree and/or professional teaching qualification

  • Registration with SACE (South African Council for Educators)

  • Experience in curriculum development

  • Energetic, innovative, and creative approach to teaching and leadership

  • Experience in independent schooling preferred but not essential

  • Ability to obtain sexual offender clearance and Child Protection Registrar clearance


📄 Application Process:

  • Submit a detailed CV

  • Include a covering letter

  • Provide contact details of three referees

  • Clearly state the job title in the email subject line

  • Email to: careers@steyncityschool.co.za


ℹ️ Additional Information:

  • Applications are reviewed as they come in, so early application is advised

  • The position may be filled before the closing date

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

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