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Looking for your next move as a Senior Phase Teacher in Welkom? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Free State.
Overview
An experienced Senior Phase Teacher is needed to support operations in Welkom. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
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.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Welkom also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Welkom.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Crucially, the Welkom 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Welkom.
About the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Welkom office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Daily Duties
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
Essential Criteria
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.