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A Subject Head of Department position is being filled in Westville. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
This Subject Head of Department role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Westville. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the teaching jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Westville team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the teaching jobs group in Westville.
A Typical Day
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.
The Westville 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Westville.
Why This Role
Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in teaching jobs from your base in Westville. Many colleagues across KwaZulu-Natal have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Westville teams.
Core Functions
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
Who We’re Looking For
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.