Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a School Librarian role based in Kempton Park. We welcome candidates from every background across Gauteng who are ready to grow with us.
About the Opportunity
The School Librarian vacancy forms part of how the Kempton Park branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the teaching jobs side of the business moving forward.
On top of that, 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 School Librarian taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the School Librarian to step into the teaching jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kempton Park site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
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.
Importantly, the Kempton Park 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 Kempton Park.
Core Functions
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Provide individualised support to learners with diverse needs
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
Who We’re Looking For
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
- Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
- Child-protection clearance where required by law for work with learners
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.