Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Senior Phase Teacher for its Welkom operation. The role forms part of a wider teaching jobs portfolio across Free State.
What This Role Involves
Practically speaking, the Senior Phase Teacher position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Welkom and across the teaching jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the teaching jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the teaching jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Welkom much easier.
Why This Role
Practically speaking, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in teaching jobs from your base in Welkom. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Welkom teams.
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.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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 Welkom site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The teaching jobs space in Welkom offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Welkom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
What You’ll Need
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.