English Teacher (Grade 8

Summerhill Private School is an extraordinary multi-faith school situated in Midrand, Gauteng.

We invite suitably qualified candidates, who meet the criteria, to apply to fill this fixed-term post in the College:

English Teacher (Grade 8 – 12)

A full job description will be made available to suitable candidates.

However, the following are amongst the essential requirements for the position:

• a proven academic record and appropriate experience, including Grade 8 – 12 English teaching;
• a suitable professional qualification and a minimum 5 years appropriate educational experience;
• be registered with SACE (and have a valid conditional or provisional registration where applicable);
• have a clear criminal/sexual offences record;
• experience in developing learning and teaching material and assessment practices according to IEB requirements and the needs of students, at both GET and FET levels.
• academic experience in IEB Matric marking would be advantageous;
• having taught and assessed the CIE curriculum will be an advantage;
• must have English as a first language;
• have a passion for teaching and be able to drive curiosity and passion for learning the subjects;
• be creative, innovative, organised and well-motivated in teaching the subjects required of the grade;
• be computer literate and prepared to engage with 21st Century teaching methodologies;
• have an awareness of the nature of the school and committed and willing to contribute and participate in the school ethos and value system, sports and co-curricular programmes and pastoral approach;
• have proven interpersonal qualities and skills necessary for close co-operation with members of staff, parents, students and other members of the school community;
• have a proven ability to work collaboratively and energetically within a dynamic organization;
• be self-motivated, proactive, show initiative, be creative and willing to accept responsibility;
• be committed to ongoing personal and professional development;
• possess excellent written and communication skills;
• adhere to our study methodologies.

Special requirements:

• Ability to work outside normal working hours of the school to fit in with the requirements.

Summerhill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening (or provide suitable evidence of having undergone screening), including checks with past employers and criminal records.

The School reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself doesn’t entitle the applicant to an interview/appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants disqualifying themselves from consideration automatically.

Original certified copies of your qualifications will have to be presented if your application is successful.

Commencement date: 12 January 2026

Please apply by submitting a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae including 2 contactable referees to cv@summerhill-school.co.za.  NB – please provide email addresses for your referees (essential) as well as contact numbers. Kindly specify the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing date: 31 October 2025

Website: http://www.summerhill-school.co.za

Summerhill Private School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.