Job Description: IGCSE ICT and AS & A Level IT 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: Information and Communication Technology
Grades and programmes: Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology and Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology
Additional responsibility: School IT infrastructure and technical operations

The IGCSE ICT and AS & A Level IT Teacher will deliver engaging, rigorous teaching across the relevant Cambridge programmes while taking operational responsibility for the school’s IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will develop learners’ digital literacy, practical ICT competence, computational thinking, problem-solving and understanding of information technology, while ensuring that the school’s networks, devices, systems, software and data services remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons aligned with the Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology and Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology syllabuses, schemes of work and school curriculum expectations.
• Teach the prescribed theoretical and practical content, including data handling, spreadsheets, databases, document production, presentations, web authoring, graphics, communication technologies, systems life cycles, emerging technologies and relevant programming or problem-solving skills.
• Develop learners’ ability to select and use digital tools appropriately, analyse information, solve problems, evaluate technology and communicate technical concepts accurately.
• Prepare learners for Cambridge theory and practical examinations through syllabus coverage, timed practical tasks, past-paper practice, examination technique and effective revision planning.
• Set, mark and moderate classwork, homework, projects, practical tasks, tests, internal examinations and mock examinations promptly and consistently.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, attainment, practical competencies, progress and support provided, and report clearly to learners, parents or guardians, and school leaders.
• Maintain an orderly, purposeful and respectful classroom and computer laboratory, with high expectations for participation, digital citizenship, academic integrity and responsible technology use.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for the availability, performance and security of the school’s IT infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks, internet connectivity, servers or cloud services, user accounts, endpoints, printers, classroom technology and core software platforms.
• Administer user access, permissions, device configuration, software deployment, updates, backups, antivirus and endpoint protection in accordance with approved policies and licensing requirements.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot faults, provide timely technical support, maintain service records and escalate specialist issues to approved service providers when necessary.
• Implement and maintain appropriate cybersecurity, data-protection, acceptable-use, backup, disaster-recovery and business-continuity procedures, and promptly report suspected incidents to school leadership.
• Maintain an accurate IT asset register, equipment lifecycle plan, software licence record, technical documentation and inventory of spares and consumables.
• Advise management on infrastructure priorities, procurement, budgeting, upgrades and technology risks; obtain quotations and coordinate approved vendors and service providers.
• Ensure that examination computers, software, accounts, file-management arrangements and network conditions are prepared, tested and secured in advance for practical examinations, in collaboration with the examinations officer.
• Provide practical guidance and appropriate training to staff and learners on school systems, cybersecurity awareness and responsible use of technology.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development, standardisation, moderation, meetings, professional development and the wider academic and co-curricular life of the school.

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised bachelor’s degree or diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, ICT Education or a closely related field.
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE / BEd) and current registration with SACE.
• Minimum three years of secondary-school ICT or IT teaching experience; experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE ICT and/or Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant Cambridge syllabuses, assessment objectives, practical-paper requirements, command words and examination structures.
• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting networks, internet services, user accounts, endpoint devices, operating systems, productivity software, backups and cybersecurity controls in a school or comparable environment.
• Working knowledge of data protection, access control, software licensing, IT asset management, incident response, disaster recovery and vendor coordination.
• Relevant industry certifications in networking, cloud services, cybersecurity or systems administration are advantageous.
• Proven ability to teach learners with differing levels of readiness and to use assessment evidence to improve learner outcomes.
• Strong spoken and written English, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical users.

Core Competencies

• Excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm for ICT and Information Technology.
• High-quality lesson planning, practical instruction, classroom management and computer-laboratory supervision.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, systems administration, networking and cybersecurity awareness.
• Ability to balance teaching commitments with infrastructure support, planned maintenance and urgent operational needs.
• Meticulous organisation, documentation, prioritisation and attention to detail.
• Clear communication, constructive feedback, positive relationship-building and service orientation.
• Reliability, discretion, sound professional judgement and respect for privacy and confidentiality.
• 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 complete IGCSE ICT and AS & A Level IT curriculum coverage and appropriately challenging lessons.
• Effective preparation for theory and practical examinations, including timely readiness and testing of examination technology.
• Accurate assessment, timely actionable feedback and measurable learner progress in relation to starting points and agreed targets.
• Reliable, secure and well-documented IT services, with effective monitoring, maintenance, backup and incident handling.
• Timely resolution or appropriate escalation of technical issues, with minimal disruption to teaching, learning and administration.
• Accurate IT asset, licence, support and systems records, together with responsible use of approved budgets and suppliers.
• Constructive contribution to departmental priorities, technology planning 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.