Intermediate Phase Teacher

A Intermediate Phase Teacher is needed in Margate. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Margate 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.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Margate team.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Margate teams, and the new Intermediate Phase Teacher will feel that from the first week.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Intermediate 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.

Working in Margate

Importantly, the role is based in Margate, near the Berea office node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Margate and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

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 Margate.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal.

Many candidates already living within reach of Margate cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the teaching jobs team in Margate have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Margate have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

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

A Typical Day

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.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Margate 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 Margate.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Margate colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the teaching jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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 Margate keep progressing.

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 KwaZulu-Natal.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Margate teams.

Key Outputs

• Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
• Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
• Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
• Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
• Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons

Who We’re Looking For

• Current SACE registration or proof of application
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
• Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
• Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities

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