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Bring your skills as a Special Needs Educator to Queenstown and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.
About the Opportunity
This Special Needs Educator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Queenstown. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the teaching jobs pipeline across 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 Special Needs Educator taking on this position.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Queenstown also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About Queenstown
On top of that, the role is based in Queenstown, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Queenstown and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Queenstown 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.
The Environment
On top of that, 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 Queenstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the teaching jobs side of the business inside out. The Queenstown 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.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Queenstown will be explained during the hiring process.
Your Role
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
Candidate Profile
- Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Child-protection clearance where required by law for work with learners
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.