School Librarian

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a School Librarian in Jeffreys Bay, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.

The Role

An experienced School Librarian is needed to support operations in Jeffreys Bay. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the School Librarian taking on this position.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the teaching jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Jeffreys Bay much easier.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

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

Growing With Us

Career progression for this teaching jobs role in Jeffreys Bay depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.

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

In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Jeffreys Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

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

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Jeffreys Bay.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

On top of that, the Jeffreys Bay 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.

What We Offer

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

Beyond that, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Based in Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service centre. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Jeffreys Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape.

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 Jeffreys Bay.

Daily Duties

• Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
• Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
• Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
• Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
• Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
• Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
• Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
• 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
• Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
• Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies

Beyond that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.