Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Special Needs Educator or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Westville. The team hires on merit and across communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Special Needs Educator is needed to support operations in Westville. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the teaching jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Westville much easier.
Why This Role
The hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this teaching jobs role in Westville; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
The Environment
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.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
Essential Criteria
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Child-protection clearance where required by law for work with learners
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.