a Maternity Cover EMS, Geography and Business Studies Teacher (Grade 10) Contract

Curro Hermanus is seeking to appoint a passionate high school teacher to deliver Economic and Management Sciences (SNR Phase) and Social Sciences (Geography, SNR Phase), along with Grade 10 Business Studies (FET Phase) on a 1-year contract, with the potential extension to 2 years. The role involves teaching across Grades 8–10. As Curro Hermanus is a dual-medium school, the ability to teach fluently in both English and Afrikaans is highly recommended. Beyond academic instruction, the successful candidate will have an innate ability to connect with and inspire learners—nurturing positive attitudes, curiosity, and resilience.

• Perform teaching duties across EMS, Geography, and Grade 10 Business Studies, including planning lessons and tracking academic growth.
• Set up, implement, monitor, and adjust term plans to accommodate exams, assessments.
• Plan and manage the classroom environment, including assessment schedules, disciplinary standards, active engagement strategies, and proactive parent-teacher communication.
• Create, moderate, and mark formal and continuous assessments, project work, case studies, and activities aligned with IEB standards.
• Support, plan, and manage school extramural activities, sports, and educational outings.
• Provide targeted extra lessons and academic support to assist learners in mastering core concepts.

• Valid, up-to-date SACE registration.
• Relevant tertiary degree and professional teaching qualification
• Bilingual: English & Afrikaans
• Willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school, including co-curricular commitments and weekend activities.
• Familiarity with the IEB curriculum framework is preferred.
• Strong subject knowledge in SNR EMS, SNR Geography and FET Business Studies.
• Proven ability to guide Grade 10 learners through foundational Business Studies concepts and practical business reporting.
• Proficiency in modern educational technology and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Clear criminal record.