HIGH SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER

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  • Date posted

    July 6, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Somerset West Western Cape

Description

HIGH SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER

Commencement Date: 1 January 2027

Generation Schools Somerset West is a dynamic, future-focused independent school committed to developing confident, capable, and compassionate young people through a holistic educational approach. Situated in the beautiful Helderberg region, our school offers both the IEB and Cambridge curricula and places equal emphasis on Academics, Sport, Culture, and Wellness.

The school invites applications for the following position:

HIGH SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER

The successful candidate must:

  • Have relevant experience teaching French at High School level.
  • Have experience teaching French within the IEB and/or Cambridge curriculum frameworks.
  • Be passionate about language acquisition and able to inspire a love for French language and culture among students.
  • Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to academic excellence.
  • Be able to teach French across a range of grades and proficiency levels.
  • The candidate should be able to build their own courses tailored to different grades.
  • Use innovative and engaging teaching methodologies to support diverse learning needs.
  • Be able to integrate technology effectively into the teaching and learning process.
  • Be willing to offer academic support and extension opportunities to students where required.
  • Have excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
  • Be able to work collaboratively within a team and contribute positively to the broader life of the school.
  • Be prepared to participate in the school's extramural programme and broader community initiatives.
  • Hold the requisite academic and professional qualifications.
  • Be registered with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).

The ideal candidate will:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Embrace the values and ethos of Generation Schools Somerset West.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
  • Be passionate about developing globally minded students who can communicate confidently across cultures.

Please submit a letter of application, comprehensive CV, and proof of SACE registration in confidence to:

Nick Persse

Head of Campus
Generation Schools Somerset West
nick.persse@generationschools.co.za

Generation Schools Somerset West is an equal opportunity employer. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submission of an application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.

Generation Schools Somerset West, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will take all reasonable measures to ensure the confidentiality of applicants' personal information. Information provided will be used solely for recruitment, selection, and reporting purposes. By submitting an application for this position, applicants acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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