IGCSE, AS & A LEVEL MATHEMATICS TEACHER

Job Description: IGCSE, AS & A Level Mathematics Teacher

Peak Academy International School | Fish Hoek, Cape Town, 7975 | Full-time | Start date: 1 January 2026

Position Overview

Reports to: Senior Management Team
Department: Mathematics
Grades and programmes: Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level and A Level Mathematics

The Mathematics Teacher will deliver engaging, rigorous teaching across Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level and A Level Mathematics. The successful candidate will develop learners’ conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, mathematical reasoning and problem-solving confidence while preparing them effectively for internal assessments and external examinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons aligned with the relevant Cambridge syllabuses, schemes of work and school curriculum expectations.
• Teach mathematical content appropriate to assigned courses, including pure mathematics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, probability and mechanics, where applicable.
• Use clear explanations, worked examples, questioning, modelling, technology and varied practice to meet diverse learning needs.
• Develop learners’ ability to communicate mathematical reasoning accurately and use appropriate notation and terminology.
• Set, mark and moderate classwork, homework, tests, internal and mock examinations and other assessments promptly and consistently.
• Analyse assessment data to identify misconceptions, monitor progress and provide targeted intervention, enrichment and examination support.
• Prepare learners for Cambridge examinations through syllabus coverage, past-paper practice, examination technique and effective revision planning.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, attainment, progress and support provided, and report clearly to learners, parents or guardians, and school leaders.
• Create a purposeful and respectful classroom with high expectations for participation, effort, academic integrity and conduct.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development, standardisation, moderation and school improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in meetings and professional development, and contribute to the wider academic and co-curricular life of the school.
• Use approved digital platforms and mathematical tools responsibly to enhance teaching, learning and assessment.

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or a closely related field.
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE / Bed) and current registration with SACE.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience in secondary Mathematics; experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE and/or International AS & A Level Mathematics is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant Cambridge syllabus requirements, assessment objectives, command words and examination structures.
• Proven ability to teach learners with differing levels of readiness and to support both learners requiring intervention and those needing extension.
• Experience using assessment evidence to improve learner outcomes.
• Strong spoken and written English, with the ability to explain complex mathematical ideas clearly and precisely.

Core Competencies

• Excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Mathematics.
• High-quality lesson planning, instruction and classroom management.
• Analytical thinking and confident use of learner-performance data.
• Clear communication, constructive feedback and positive relationship-building.
• Organisation, reliability, professional judgement and attention to detail.
• Commitment to inclusion, continuous improvement and learner wellbeing.

Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

The postholder must uphold the school’s safeguarding, child-protection, health and safety, confidentiality, equal-opportunity and professional-conduct requirements. Appointment is subject to satisfactory identity, qualification, reference and background checks in accordance with applicable law and school policy.

Performance Expectations

• Consistent delivery of curriculum coverage and appropriately challenging lessons.
• Accurate assessment and timely, actionable feedback.
• Measurable learner progress in relation to starting points and agreed targets.
• Effective preparation for internal and external examinations.
• Constructive contribution to departmental priorities and the wider school community.

Application

Please submit a curriculum vitae, 1 page cover letter, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for three professional referees to tammy.laubscher@peakacademy.co.za by 31 October 2026. Should you not receive communication within two weeks of this deadline, you can consider your application as unsuccessful.