ENGLISH TEACHER (COLLEGE)

Uplands - “Today’s thinking child is tomorrow’s achiever”

English Teacher (College)

Uplands is a forward-thinking, innovative co-educational independent school located on a 110-hectare Estate in White River, Mpumalanga, that is committed to providing quality education to day- and boarding scholars from Grade 0000 to 12.

Uplands School is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Anglican Board of Education of South Africa (ABESA) and offers examinations set by the Independent Examination Board (IEB).

Uplands College seeks to appoint an English Teacher, whose strengths will lie in effective verbal and written communication.

Commencement date: 01 January 2027

The successful applicant will:

• Possess a suitable professional qualification and be SACE registered.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of IEB teaching experience that includes Matric English teaching.
• Have a good knowledge of teaching English language and literature.
• Experience as an IEB Matric marker will be an advantage.
• Be innovative, embrace technology, and display a creative teaching style, across different pupil abilities.
• Promote the critical reading and thinking skills of pupils
• Have a high EQ and be genuinely passionate to make a difference in pupils’ lives.
• Be prepared to work as part of a team and assist with general duties as and when required.
• Have sound administrative ability and be able to meet deadlines.
• Participate in the daily co-curricular programme.
• Have a proven record of commitment and professionalism towards education.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Have a clear Criminal Clearance Certificate.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Qualified candidates are requested to apply by submitting a CV not exceeding three pages and the contact details of two referees via THIS
English Teacher Application Form (click HERE!)

Uplands is an equal opportunities employer. Submission of a CV does not automatically entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and Uplands reserves the right not to make an appointment. Should you not have received a response from Uplands by the second week of January 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 28 August 2026

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