AFRIKAANS FAL EDUCATOR (GRADES 8 – 12)

Maritzburg College, one of the leading boys’ schools in South Africa, has an excellent reputation for its academic, sporting, cultural and leadership programmes. The Governing Body invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

Afrikaans FAL Educator (Grades 8 to 12)

To assume duty Term 1 2027

We seek an educator who will uphold the values and ethos of our School while delivering quality teaching in Afrikaans FAL across the Senior Phase and FET Phase. The successful candidate must be committed to learner success in the National Senior Certificate examinations and to developing learners who are confident, articulate, and prepared for life beyond school.

Key Performance Areas:

• Teach Afrikaans First Additional Language to Grades 8–12 in line with the CAPS curriculum
• Prepare learners thoroughly for internal assessments and the NSC examinations, with specific focus on Grade 12
• Develop learners’ skills in reading, writing, comprehension, literature, and oral communication
• Implement effective assessment practices, track learner performance, and provide targeted intervention
• Maintain a disciplined, focused classroom environment that promotes high standards of learning
• Integrate educational technology and online platforms to enhance teaching and learning
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular and extramural programme
• Contribute to pastoral care duties and support the holistic development of learners

Minimum Requirements:

• Recognised teaching qualification/degree with Afrikaans as a major subject
• SACE registration – proof must be provided
• Minimum 5 years’ teaching experience, including at least 3 years teaching Grade 12 Afrikaans FAL
• Sound knowledge of CAPS and NSC assessment requirements
• Competency in using technology in the classroom and on educational online platforms
• Police Clearance Certificate – to be submitted upon appointment

If you are suitably qualified, please apply at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L2BT8GS

Closing date for all applications: 12 October 2026

Should you not have heard from us by 21 October 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, and no further correspondence will be entered into.

Maritzburg College, in line with POPIA, will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information, but it will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

We are committed to employment practices that promote equal opportunity and fair treatment. While all applications will be considered on merit, we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including African males and African females, in line with our commitment to transformation and diversity.

Maritzburg College reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.