Closing Date: 29 October 2025
Location: Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa
Company: Herschel Girls School
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Start Date: January 2026
Herschel Girls School is seeking an innovative, passionate, and skilled Physical Education and Sport Teacher to join our dynamic team. We value physical activity as a vital part of holistic education and aim to develop high-performing athletes as well as lifelong participants in sport and wellness.
The successful applicant will:
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Hold a relevant qualification in Physical Education or related fields (BEd, PGCE, BSc in Movement Education)
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Be passionate about teaching Physical Education and sport from Grade R to Grade 7
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Inspire and motivate pupils of all skill levels
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Demonstrate strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills
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Have experience or coaching ability in at least one of the following:
🏑 Hockey
🏐 Netball
🏊♀️ Swimming
🤽 Water Polo
🎾 Tennis
🏃♀️ Cross-country -
Be committed to participating in the school’s extensive extra-curricular sports programme, including travel and weekend involvement
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Promote a love for physical activity and healthy living
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Be open to ongoing professional development
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Have a well-developed sense of duty of care towards students and colleagues
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Embody the school’s vision of “leading the education of girls into a future of limitless possibilities”
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Commit to the school’s transformation, equity, and belonging (TEB) strategy
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Support the Christian Anglican ethos of Herschel Girls School
Application Instructions
Please upload the following as part of your application via the online portal:
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A letter of application (as an attachment)
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A comprehensive CV
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Names of three contactable references
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Proof of qualifications or certifications
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A valid Police Clearance certificate
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Deadline: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
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