PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT TEACHER

Herschel Girls School, founded in 1922, situated in Claremont Cape Town, is an inclusive independent Anglican school for girls from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 which welcomes pupils and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Herschel is committed to transformation and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that gives preference, where appropriate in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan, to candidates from the designated groups. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Herschel Girls Preparatory School seeks to appoint a

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT TEACHER

to commence duties in January 2026

Herschel Girls School is looking for an innovative and progressive sports teacher who seeks the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and excellent staff and school. Herschel holds Physical Education and sport in high regard and strives to provide our pupils with opportunities to develop and succeed at the highest level, whilst cultivating a culture of participation and enjoyment in lifelong physical activity.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a relevant teaching/Physical Education qualification (BEd/PGCE/BSc in Movement Education).
• Demonstrate a passion and a willingness to teach Physical Education and sport from Grade R – 7.
• Have the ability to motivate pupils and coaches with a range of abilities and skills.
• Demonstrate excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills.
• Have experience or expertise in at least one of the following codes: hockey, netball, swimming, water polo, tennis, or cross-country and be willing to be a part of the extensive extra-curricular sport programme at the school, which includes travel and weekend activities.
• Maintain and encourage a love for physical activity through participation.
• Be open to ongoing personal and professional development to support change.
• Have a healthy self-awareness and a well-developed sense of duty of care towards pupils and colleagues.
• Hold at heart the school’s tagline of “leading the education of girls into a future of limitless possibilities” for oneself and for the pupils in one’s care.
• Be fully committed to the School’s transformation, equity, and belonging strategic objectives in support of an equitable and safe school environment for all.
• Be supportive of the Christian Anglican ethos of the School.

A letter of application (sent as an attachment), accompanied by a comprehensive CV, three contactable references, proof of qualifications or certifications that apply, as well as a Police Clearance certificate, should be submitted on the link:

CLICK HERE by Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

Herschel Girls 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 will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.