Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Senior Phase Teacher in Bethlehem, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Phase Teacher vacancy forms part of how the Bethlehem branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the teaching jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Bethlehem also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Bethlehem colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the teaching jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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 Free State.
Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Bethlehem keep progressing.
Working in Bethlehem
Importantly, the role is based in Bethlehem, near the Bethlehem agricultural belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bethlehem and the broader Free State region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Bethlehem.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Bethlehem, Free State.
The Environment
Notably, the environment is school-based, with structured timetables, a strong focus on learner well-being and a culture of professional collaboration across phases and subjects.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
What You’ll Need
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
- 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.