Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a School Librarian for its Midrand operation. The role forms part of a wider teaching jobs portfolio across Gauteng.
The Role
This School Librarian role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Midrand. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the teaching jobs pipeline across Gauteng.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the teaching jobs team in Gauteng make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Midrand also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Midrand.
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.
Beyond that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Midrand.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the teaching jobs side of the business inside out. The Midrand group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Your Workplace
Crucially, 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.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Crucially, 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.
Key Outputs
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
Candidate Profile
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
- Child-protection clearance where required by law for work with learners
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.