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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Business Studies Teacher in Margate, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The Business Studies Teacher position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Margate and across the teaching jobs space.
Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Margate team on trust, and the Business Studies Teacher role will feel that from week one.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the teaching jobs group in Margate.
Your Workplace
Beyond that, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Margate site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
About Margate
Beyond that, the role is based in Margate, on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Margate and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Margate cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
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 Margate.
Your Role
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Provide individualised support to learners with diverse needs
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
Candidate Profile
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.