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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Senior Phase Teacher based in Odendaalsrus, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the teaching jobs function.
Overview
This Senior Phase Teacher role sits within the teaching jobs function in Odendaalsrus. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Senior Phase Teacher is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Senior Phase Teacher 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.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this teaching jobs role in Odendaalsrus depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Odendaalsrus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Odendaalsrus team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
About Odendaalsrus
Working in Odendaalsrus means a place near the Bethlehem agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Odendaalsrus office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Odendaalsrus.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Odendaalsrus, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Your Workplace
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 Odendaalsrus 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.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the teaching jobs side of the business inside out. The Odendaalsrus group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Odendaalsrus will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
Who We’re Looking For
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
- Child-protection clearance where required by law for work with learners
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.