Intermediate Phase Teacher

Listing live now. Role: Intermediate Phase Teacher. Location: Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Ladysmith operation, and this Intermediate Phase Teacher position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the teaching jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.

Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Ladysmith team on trust, and the Intermediate Phase Teacher role will feel that from week one.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ladysmith also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The teaching jobs space in Ladysmith 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 KwaZulu-Natal.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ladysmith 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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Beyond that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ladysmith.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
• Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
• Provide individualised support to learners with diverse needs
• Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
• Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
• Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment

Essential Criteria

• 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
• Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
• Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
• Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.