Company: African Leadership Academy
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 27 August 2025
Website: https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org
ABOUT US:
Since 2008, African Leadership Academy (ALA) has sought to identify, develop, and connect the most promising young leaders on the African continent. Our learning community serves 260 young leaders aged 16–19. Students spend two years at the academy engaging with the knowledge, skills, habits, and mindsets that accelerate their trajectories of ethical and effective leadership. ALA is a learning community committed to academic rigor, leadership development, and intentional community building.
In 2019, ALA partnered with the Washington, DC-based School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) to offer the SEGL at ALA programme — a semester-long residential experience for exceptional high school juniors and seniors from around the world, with a curriculum centered on ethical thinking, leadership, and international affairs.
ALA is now seeking a Part-Time Spanish Teacher to join its faculty for the 2025–2026 academic year. The role involves teaching Spanish to two student cohorts in the SEGL at ALA programme:
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Cohort 1: September–December 2025
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Cohort 2: January–May 2026
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan, teach, and assess Spanish for 5–8 students with varied language fluency (8 in-person classes/week)
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Provide timely, constructive feedback and submit reports in line with school standards
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Differentiate instruction based on student needs, including AP Spanish preparation
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Implement inclusive teaching practices and accommodate diverse learners
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Participate in SEGL faculty meetings as agreed with the Programme Director
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Maintain high standards of professionalism and child safeguarding
Minimum Requirements & Selection Criteria:
Required Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Education
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Proven experience teaching Spanish
Preferred:
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PGCE qualification
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Experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish
Competencies:
Technical:
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Native or near-native fluency in Spanish
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Curriculum design for language learners
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Ability to differentiate instruction
Generic:
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Passion for impactful learning
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Effective time management
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Strong communication and computer literacy
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Problem-solving and collaborative mindset
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Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare
Attributes:
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Integrity, maturity, and discretion
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Patience, diplomacy, and flexibility
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Resilience under pressure
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Initiative and accountability
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Reports To: SEGL Director
To apply, submit your CV via the African Leadership Academy careers page: https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org