Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Senior Phase Teacher for its Lichtenburg operation. The role forms part of a wider teaching jobs portfolio across North West.
About This Position
Beyond that, the Senior Phase Teacher position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across North West. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Lichtenburg and across the teaching jobs space.
On top of that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Senior Phase Teacher taking on this position.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Lichtenburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Based in Lichtenburg
Working in Lichtenburg means a place close to the Mahikeng administrative hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Lichtenburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Lichtenburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Lichtenburg, North West.
Day in the Life
Your day begins before the bell, with last-minute lesson prep, learner check-ins and a moment to set the tone for the classroom. Lessons follow the rhythm of the timetable, but no two are quite the same — you adapt explanations, encourage quiet learners, and gently redirect those who need it. Breaks are spent marking, planning or supporting colleagues, and after-school hours might bring a meeting, an extra-mural or a parent conversation. By the time you head home, you have shaped young minds in small but lasting ways.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Lichtenburg.
Crucially, the Lichtenburg office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
Candidate Profile
- Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
- Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.