Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Intermediate Phase Teacher in Welkom, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
An experienced Intermediate Phase Teacher is needed to support operations in Welkom. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Welkom team on trust, and the Intermediate Phase Teacher role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Intermediate 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.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the teaching jobs group in Welkom.
About Welkom
Working in Welkom means a place close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Welkom office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Welkom, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Welkom 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.
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 Welkom.
About the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Welkom office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Welkom reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Welkom contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the teaching jobs space in Free State.
Notably, 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 Welkom keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Welkom teams.
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 Free State.
Your Workplace
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.
Importantly, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Welkom site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
Candidate Profile
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.