Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. Role: FET Phase Teacher. Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
The Role
An experienced FET Phase Teacher is needed to support operations in Johannesburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.
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 FET Phase Teacher taking on this position.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Johannesburg teams, and the new FET Phase Teacher will feel that from the first week.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Johannesburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Johannesburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.
On top of that, the team mix in Johannesburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Based in Johannesburg
In addition, the role is based in Johannesburg, minutes from the Sandton CBD. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Johannesburg and the broader Gauteng region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
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 Johannesburg.
Many candidates already living within reach of Johannesburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Your Workplace
On top of 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 Johannesburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Your Future Here
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the teaching jobs team in Johannesburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Johannesburg team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Johannesburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
A Typical Day
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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
Practically speaking, the Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg.
Daily Duties
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Provide individualised support to learners with diverse needs
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
- Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.