Special Needs Educator

Applications are warmly invited for a Special Needs Educator role based in Schweizer-Reneke. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Schweizer-Reneke operation, and this Special Needs Educator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the teaching jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.

Notably, 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 Special Needs Educator 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 Schweizer-Reneke much easier.

Meet the Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Schweizer-Reneke office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.

Crucially, the team mix in Schweizer-Reneke reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Your Workplace

Equally, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Schweizer-Reneke site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

On top of that, 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.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Schweizer-Reneke contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the teaching jobs space in North West.

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 North West.

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

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
• Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
• Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
• Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
• Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach

Candidate Profile

• Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
• Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
• Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
• Current SACE registration or proof of application
• 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
• Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.