Location: St Columba’s Catholic School, Benoni, South Africa
Start Date: January 2026
Closing Date for Applications: 23rd July 2025
About St Columba’s Catholic School:
St Columba’s Catholic School is known for its vibrant educational community that values academic excellence, personal growth, and strong Catholic ethos. The school provides an environment where students can thrive academically while being nurtured in their moral, spiritual, and social development.
Job Overview:
St Columba’s is seeking a FET Afrikaans and Cultural Teacher to join their academic team starting in January 2026. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching Afrikaans as a First Additional Language to Grades 10-12 and a keen interest in integrating cultural aspects into the curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator looking to shape young minds in a Catholic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Teach Afrikaans First Additional Language to FET Phase students (Grades 10-12).
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Integrate cultural aspects of Afrikaans language and literature into lessons to enhance students’ learning.
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Utilize Microsoft Office and Google Classroom for lesson planning, assignments, and assessments.
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Design and deliver engaging lessons that encourage student participation and mastery of the Afrikaans language.
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Support the academic and personal growth of students, providing mentorship and guidance.
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Participate in the broader school community and extra-mural activities as part of the school’s holistic approach to education.
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Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices and ensure the success of students.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Relevant Academic and Professional Teaching Qualification (Bachelor of Education or equivalent).
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SACE Registered.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Classroom.
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IEB experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
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3+ years’ teaching experience in Afrikaans, with a focus on the FET phase (Grade 10-12).
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Experience in cultural teaching and incorporating cultural aspects into the curriculum is a plus.
Key Attributes:
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Embraces the Catholic ethos and demonstrates understanding and respect for the school’s values.
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Creative and innovative approach to teaching, using modern teaching methods and tools.
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Enthusiastic, assertive, self-driven, and a team player.
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Strong administrative skills for planning, record-keeping, and reporting.
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Commitment to the broader life of the school, including participation in extra-curricular activities and school events.
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Ability to engage and inspire students in both the academic and cultural aspects of the subject.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following documents to lclarke@stcolumbas.co.za:
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Updated CV.
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Cover letter outlining your qualifications, teaching philosophy, and passion for Afrikaans and cultural education.
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Contact information for three professional references.
Deadline: 23rd July 2025
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from the school within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Contact Information:
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School Name: St Columba’s Catholic School
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Location: 107 Howard Ave, Benoni, 1501, South Africa
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Email: lclarke@stcolumbas.co.za
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Website: www.stcolumbas.co.za