English Teacher

Applications are warmly invited for a English Teacher role based in Knysna. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.

About This Position

The English Teacher vacancy forms part of how the Knysna branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the teaching jobs side of the business moving forward.

Notably, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Knysna operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the teaching jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Knysna much easier.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Knysna contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the teaching jobs space in Western Cape.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Knysna teams.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The teaching jobs space in Knysna offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Knysna have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
• Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
• Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
• Contribute to the school's enrichment programmes and community outreach
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
• Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
• Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
• Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
• Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
• Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
• Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.