South African School & Teaching Vacancies

Company Description Our School focuses on providing exceptional educational experiences for its students. The organization is dedicated to the personal growth and development of every individual it serves. We value teamwork, professionalism, and a passion for education in its employees. Role Description This is a part-time, on-site role located in Western Cape, South Africa for a Swim Coach. The Swim Coach will be responsible for planning and conducting swimming lessons, developing training programs, teaching safety techniques, and monitoring students’ progress in aquatic skills as part of their Extra Curricular Activity. Qualifications • Proficiency in Swim Instruction and conducting Swim Lessons • Skilled in Swimming and Aquatics with a strong understanding of techniques and training method • Effective communication and leadership skills to inspire and guide students • Ability to adapt coaching techniques to suit varying skill levels • First-aid and CPR certification is preferred • Relevant qualification or certification in swim coaching or aquatics • Experience working with students in an educational setting is a plus

An educational company in South Africa is seeking a subject matter expert to assist in developing engaging materials for online courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of English, and a Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or Information Systems. Responsibilities include reviewing content for accuracy and writing various educational items. This role focuses on creating clear, accessible content for diverse learners, in a collaborative and asynchronous environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📢 *WE’RE HIRING!* • PERMANENT TEACHING POST* Afrikaans (FAL) Grade 4-6 Teacher We are looking for a *dedicated and passionate* Afrikaans educator to join our Primary School on a permanent basis. ✅ Requirements • Relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed / PGCE) • Experience teaching Afrikaans (Grades 4–6) • SACE registered • Strong classroom management • Passion for teaching and learning Contact: 0794644023/ 0123287944 Email: [email protected]

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Physics Education to join their Faculty of Education in Upington, Northern Cape. This role involves developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, conducting impactful research, and supervising student projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph D in Physics Education and have over 5 years of teaching and research experience. This position emphasizes innovative teaching practices and collaboration within the academic community.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Curro Holdings is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values‑based environment and offers learner‑centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools. Curro Holdings seeks to appoint Maternity Cover Foundation Phase Teacher (part‑time) at Curro Westbrook in Gqeberha to commence duties in February 2026 Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint a primary school foundation phase teacher at Curro Westbrook in Gqeberha. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the foundation phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge

An educational institution in Bloemfontein is looking for a Senior Educational Technologist who will enhance the learning experience through technology integration in educational practices. The candidate will work closely with academic staff and provide training on using educational technologies effectively. A Master's degree in Educational Technology and a minimum of 5 years of experience in an academic setting are required. This role requires a blend of creativity and technical skills to foster engaging learning environments.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The Educator presents and facilitates Higher Education and Training programmes and courses for Mediclinic students and employees to acquire competence as independent healthcare practitioners. They provide both classroom and practical staff training. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Ensure compliance with Higher Education & Training and American Heart Association (AHA) standardsDesign and assess learning material and interventionsFacilitate learning process, incl. theoretical and clinical facilitationCoordinate and administrate student-related processes Required Education ESSENTIAL EDUCATION Professional Nurse Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education (Nurse Educators) Postgraduate Diploma in a Nursing Speciality, e.g. Critical Care Nursing (if appointed as a specialist nurse educator) Master’s Degree in Nursing DESIRED EDUCATION N/A Required Experience ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 5 years’ experience as a Professional Nurse / Paramedic Desired Experience N/A Required Job Skills And Knowledge Instructional Design (ADDIE model) and the application thereofDemonstrate competence in compilation proceduresNursing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)Computer literate (Microsoft Office)Mediclinic Training and Nursing Policies and ProceduresGroup facilitation tools, techniques and best practicesUnderstanding of learning and development quality managementBlooms taxonomy of assessment and evaluationAdult Learning PrinciplesMentoring and coachingScholarly skillsAssessment and ModerationEducation, Training and other relevant healthcare related legislation and its application within Mediclinic training environment

You’ve defined a bold academic vision before and owned the outcomes. You’ve led from the front, not from behind the scenes. And when it comes to learning science, you’re not dabbling. You’ve built something real, driven results that prove it works, and earned the right to stand on stage and tell the story. If this sounds like you, 2 Hour Learning is looking for its academic north star. At 2 Hour Learning, we’ve engineered a model where students learn twice as fast in just two hours a day. AI tutors, mastery-based progression, and a radical departure from conventional classroom structures drive these outcomes. The results are exceptional. Now we’re looking for a leader who can unify execution across diverse school models, raise the bar on academic leadership, and become the external voice of a movement grounded in rigorous learning science. This is not an academic theory role. It’s a leadership mandate. You’ll own the academic strategy in practice, set clear standards, identify execution gaps, and coach top-tier teams to deliver real outcomes. You’ll translate our scientific foundations into operational discipline and make the case for this model to the world. What you will be doing Creating academic frameworks that translate learning science into practical guidance for curriculum, motivation systems, and app design. Leading academic execution reviews across Heads of Academics to ensure school teams are aligned, accountable, and delivering results. Synthesizing data, interviews, and observation into academic ecosystem reviews that spotlight the highest-leverage barriers to accelerated learning and propose actionable interventions. Driving strategic alignment through planning, feedback loops, and milestone tracking to maintain focus on student learning goals. Representing 2 Hour Learning at the highest levels, from keynote stages to sessions with Ministries of Education, driving systemic change in how the world thinks about school. What you won’t be doing Tinkering with isolated curriculum projects without driving systemic change. Publishing abstract research with no line of sight to student results or execution. Delegating performance accountability to middle managers or consultants. Relying on brand reputation or theory to persuade skeptical stakeholders. Director of Academics key responsibilities Scale and elevate 2 Hour Learning’s proven academic model by unifying execution across schools, strengthening leadership standards, and becoming the public voice of a movement grounded in rigorous science and real-world results. Basic Requirements Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field 7+ years leading academic or EdTech teams with evidence of exceptional learning outcomes Proven experience applying AI or technology to accelerate learning Track record of public thought leadership such as media, keynotes, books, or advising Strong performance management skills with the ability to hold elite peers to a high bar Fluent in interpreting data to diagnose learning issues and direct interventions Comfortable engaging directly with students, parents, and school leaders Nice-to-have Requirements Founded or led an innovative school model, lab school, or high-performing EdTech venture Experience navigating cultural, political, or international education contexts Deep familiarity with Bloom’s 2 Sigma research and other mastery learning frameworks About 2 Hour Learning Education is broken, but 2 Hour Learning is proving it doesn’t have to be. They’re tearing down the outdated one-size-fits-all model and replacing it with AI-driven personalized learning that helps kids master academics in just two hours a day. With students consistently ranking in the top 1-2% nationally and the top 20% achieving an astonishing 6.5x growth, they’re proving that smarter learning is possible. At 2 Hour Learning, it’s talent and performance that matter. They offer a dynamic, on-campus and remote-friendly environment where innovators, educators, and AI specialists can be a part of fixing a broken school system. 2 Hour Learning is reprogramming learning for the AI era. Here’s how they’re fixing it.

Job Summary Minimum Requirements M Tech/Masters or equivalent. At least 3 years University teaching /professional experience. Additional Requirement Good communication and facilitation skills especially in large classes. A strong passion for teaching and research. Innovation thinking towards learning, teaching and assessment. Duties Management of all matters relating to learning, teaching and assessment for Institutional General Education Modules. Engage in development of curricula for Institution General Education Modules. Actively involved in research in the Department. Make major contribution to the academic quality by providing leadership in offering of modules. Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business is South Africa’s leading authority in marketing, communication and design education. We have the mission to unlock creative thinking, to build brilliant careers and organizations using Commercial Logic and Creative Magic. Our mandate, as educators, is to prepare students for career success in the future, not the past. This single-minded purpose is why we exist, and what continues to drive and inspire us 30+ years later. We are looking for talented people who are fun, dynamic and passionate about all things education and that enjoy working with people – students, lecturers and staff to join various teams across our fast-growing company. Job Summary: This is a part time role and could provide you an excellent opportunity to support our lecturers and enhance the learning journeys of talented Red & Yellow students on the BCOM Marketing Programme, specifically in the Modules for: Digital MarketingMathematics and Statistics SupportAccounting This is a hybrid position, in which you will be required to spend certain scheduled times at our campus in Cape Town. You will be required to work closely with the Managers of the School and the lecturing team to maintain, develop and grow Red & Yellow's respected programme offering. This position will require a commitment from the successful candidate to start on 1 February 2026 - 30 June 2026 there will be a semester break and then commence again from 15 July 2026 - 30 November 2026. The hour commitment will be approximately 2-3 days or 16-24 hours per week - exact times & dates TBC. This will suit a Freelancer, Existing Honours Student or Recent Graduate - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED FULL TIME. You have to be on Campus certain days of the week. Key Responsibilities and Duties: This position will require, but is not limited, to the following activities: • Assisting the module lecturer with facilitating contact and distance delivery of module material. • Guided lecturing and conducting tutorials in accordance with the requirements of the programme outcomes and in accordance with the accredited programme outlines. • The tutoring of 2/3 of modules per semester (depending on class size). • Planning lesson planning, tutorial content and marking tutorials, activities and formative assessments. • Provide student support for contact and distance learning. • Participate in the monitoring & evaluation of the academic programme, including attendance and maintenance of student records. • Conduct marking and participate in the moderation processes. • Attend regular meetings with respective lecturer, faculty meetings and general staff meetings. • Ensure both hard and electronic filing of all required documentation, including tracking and reporting on at-risk students. • Adhere to centralised policies and procedures that ensure outstanding quality and unquestionable integrity of all academic programmes that are offered. • Attend relevant marketing activities for the school (i.e. Open days etc.) Qualifications and Experience: • A BCom degree and currently enrolled in or completed a Honours/ PG Dip degree in Marketing/ Accounting/ Computational Science/ Mathematics or Business Management (depending the TA Position) • Experience in facilitating student learning, engagement and activities via respective LMS platform would be advantageous. • Commitment to excellence in teaching and to providing the highest quality experience for students. • Tech savvy • Ability to achieve deadlines • Attention to detail • Experience in conducting research, conducting evaluations and handling confidential documents with discretion. • The ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty members, and staff. Additional Skills: • Strong Communication Skills • Organised and detail orientated • A passion for providing an outstanding student experience • excellent administrative and time management skills • Competent in Microsoft Office and Google Docs, Spreadsheets and Presentation tools We seek to employ creative people who: • embody a growth mindset • are passionate about learning • are adaptable and resilient • are Respectful, Curious and Accountable

A leading private education provider is seeking a passionate Lecturer to join their team. The role involves training students, facilitating workshops, and developing teaching standards. Applicants should have an Honours in Software Development and 2-3 years of lecturing experience. Knowledge of the South African higher education system and ability to adapt to a changing environment are essential. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' academic success while working in a supportive environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Position: Primary School Education Program Lead - SPARK 2026 About SPARK Schools:Watch our Vision Video:Take a tour of our Website:SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 15,500 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.Reports To: PrincipalPurpose of Role:The Education Program Lead drives student achievement and educational excellence across SPARK Schools by leading the design, implementation, and monitoring of a future-focused, inclusive, and data-informed curriculum and assessment model. This role is pivotal in aligning instruction to national standards while integrating project-based learning, character education, technology, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Responsibilities:Curriculum Leadership and DesignDesign and oversee an inclusive, interdisciplinary, and future-fit curriculum that incorporates project-based learning, SDG-related themes, and 21st-century competencies.Ensure alignment with national frameworks (CAPS) and SPARK’s instructional models (, blended and personalised learning).Create subject integration maps and pacing guides, and lead the development of instructional content for the online LMS.Design character-based learning resources that develop SPARK values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness.Coordinate moderation plans and teacher resources that promote consistent instructional quality.Assessment Strategy & QualityLead a cohesive assessment framework (diagnostic, formative, summative, benchmark) aligned to curriculum goals.Develop, curate, and moderate internal and external assessments; monitor implementation and marking fidelity.Facilitate data-driven instruction by training staff to analyse student data for continuous improvement.Integrate online and classroom-based assessment data for a holistic view of scholar progress.Capacity Building & SupportCoach school leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers on curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment literacy.Facilitate PD sessions based on curriculum gaps and observed teaching practices.Guide teachers in using technology tools and online platforms for personalised and collaborative learning.Conduct regular site visits, lesson observations, and book checks to support fidelity and improvement.Data Informed ImprovementAnalyse academic data to identify trends, close learning gaps, and inform strategic planning.Lead termly and annual curriculum reviews and assessment audits across schools.Generate internal assessment schedules and reporting templates for performance tracking.Innovation & ResearchStay up-to-date on global trends in curriculum, educational technology, and competency-based learning.Pilot and evaluate STEAM, coding, SDG-aligned themes, and project-based learning innovations.Source and recommend innovative resources and interventions that promote academic equity.Compliance and Academic GovernanceRepresent SPARK in district, provincial, and national compliance forums ( DBE, GDE, WCED, ISASA, UMALUSI).Support…