Start Date: January 2026 (negotiable)
Location: Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date: 25 September 2025
School: Herschel Girls School
🌐 www.herschel.org.za
About the School
Herschel Girls School follows the IEB NSC qualification and is seeking an innovative and progressive teacher to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Mathematics and capable of contributing to the school’s high standards of teaching and extracurricular development.
Key Responsibilities:
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Teaching Mathematics: The successful candidate will teach Mathematics up to and including Grade 12, with a focus on fostering a love for the subject and engaging students in a dynamic learning environment.
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Curriculum Design: Create a rich, relevant, and intellectually stimulating curriculum and lesson plans that nurture curiosity and intellectual agility.
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Blended Learning: Integrate technology into the classroom with confidence, supporting a blended learning environment to engage students.
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Extracurricular Participation: Actively engage in the broader extracurricular programme, supporting students’ overall development.
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Tutoring: Serve as a Tutor within the House system, providing oversight and guidance on students’ academic progress and well-being.
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Personal and Professional Development: Remain open to ongoing personal and professional development to adapt to the changing educational landscape.
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School Values and Ethos: Work within the values and ethos of the school and be supportive of its Christian Anglican identity.
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Transformation and Inclusion: Support the school’s transformation, equity, and belonging objectives, fostering an equitable and safe school environment for all students.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Essential Qualifications:
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Demonstrable passion for teaching Mathematics at all levels, including Grade 12.
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Experience in teaching FS Mathematics and IEB curricula is a plus.
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A teaching qualification with relevant experience.
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Full registration with SACE and a current SACE clearance certificate.
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Updated Police Clearance Certificate.
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Skills & Attributes:
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Proven ability to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
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Strong relational skills with students and colleagues.
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Commitment to developing confident, independent, and caring young women.
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Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
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Ability to adapt and respond to the rapidly changing educational landscape.
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How to Apply:
To apply, submit the following documents via the application form here:
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Letter of application
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Comprehensive CV
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Three contactable references
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Certified copy of qualifications
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Proof of SACE registration and SACE clearance certificate
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Updated Police Clearance Certificate
Additionally, email the above documents to: seniormathsvacancies@herschel.org.za by Thursday, 25 September 2025.
Equal Opportunity & Confidentiality:
In line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), Herschel Girls School will take measures to protect the confidentiality of all applicants. Personal information will only be used for recruitment, selection, and reporting purposes.