Intermediate Phase Teacher

Applications are warmly invited for a Intermediate Phase Teacher role based in Upington. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.

About the Opportunity

This Intermediate Phase Teacher role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Upington. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the teaching jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the teaching jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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

About Upington

Working in Upington means a place along the N14 trade route, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Upington 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 Upington.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Upington, Northern Cape.

Why Join Us

Beyond that, 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 Upington. Many colleagues across Northern Cape 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 Upington teams.

On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Upington keep progressing.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Upington.

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

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Daily Duties

• Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
• Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
• Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
• Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
• Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
• Provide individualised support to learners with diverse needs

Candidate Profile

• Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
• Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
• Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
• Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
• Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
• Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.