SENIOR SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHER

SPRINGFIELD CONVENT SCHOOL
Senior School Religious Education Teacher 

Starting January 2027

Springfield Convent School is a leading Independent Day School for girls from Pre-Primary to Matric. Founded by the Cabra Dominican Sisters in 1871, Springfield is nestled in beautiful historic gardens on Wynberg Hill in Cape Town. The School has a longstanding, proud academic record with a nurturing Catholic atmosphere and tradition, exceptionally successful music, art, and drama departments, as well as excellent sports facilities.

Within the Catholic ethos and Dominican values, particularly in relation to respecting each person’s dignity and the common good, we educate children of all faiths, developing the talents, virtues and potential of each individual – both pupils and staff.

Applications are invited for a Senior School Religious Education Teacher

• The ability to teach Religious Education for Grades 8–12.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Catholic teachings, particularly the liturgical timeline and sacramental preparation, to guide our students in their spiritual development and understanding of the faith.
• A dynamic approach to fostering a holistic understanding of Religious Education in the classroom, encouraging critical thinking and lifelong learning, and supporting the school’s broader educational vision.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the school’s extracurricular and administrative initiatives, enhancing the learning experience both inside and outside the classroom.
• Appropriate academic and professional qualifications, with valid SACE registration.
• Certification in Catholic Religious Education or willingness to obtain such.
• The willingness and ability to subscribe to the Catholic ethos of Springfield.

Commencement date: 1 January 2027

If you would like to be considered for this position, please use this link (CLICK HERE!!) to upload your application.

Closing date of applications:  Monday, 7 September 2026

Springfield Convent School reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. The application will not of itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Springfield is committed to transformation and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Springfield Convent School 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. 

Applicants not contacted should consider their application unsuccessful.