English teacher locum

Elkanah House High School is a leading, values-driven private school within the ADvTECH Schools Division, committed to delivering exceptional, future-focused education grounded in a strong Christian ethos.

Our mission is clear: To be the leading traditional private school group in South Africa

We foster an environment where students are nurtured academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually preparing them for meaningful lives of leadership and purpose.

We are committed to delivering excellent academics and nurturing confident, responsible students through strong values, teamwork, and leadership. We provide outstanding teaching, top facilities, expert coaching, and foster a supportive community with active parental involvement.

The Role: High School Educator locum  

The educator will plan, deliver, and assess high-quality instructional programs in a high school setting, ensuring that students are inspired, challenged, and equipped to reach their full academic potential. This role involves fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support student growth and retention while creating a stimulating, inclusive learning environment that embraces modern educational trends and technology.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Delivery:

• Implement the curriculum using future-focused and differentiated teaching methods.
• Integrate technology and AI to deliver engaging, data-informed instruction that personalizes learning and supports critical thinking, wellbeing, and academic progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to embed RDI and Global Competencies, developing inclusive, culturally aware global citizens.

Assessment & Reporting:

• Continuously assess student progress through formative and summative methods, maintain accurate records, provide constructive feedback to students and parents, and participate in moderation and quality assurance processes aligned with our standards.

Student Behaviour Management:

• Establish clear behavioural expectations, promote the school’s values, mentor students, and identify barriers to learning to ensure appropriate support mechanisms are activated.

School Brand Ambassadorship:

• Act as a role model for professionalism and the Elkanah ethos. Participate actively in school events, extracurricular programs, and marketing initiatives. Support the professional growth of peers and contribute to the broader school community.

Administration:

• Assist with logistical tasks such as excursions, resource management, and ensuring adherence to school policies to maintain an effective learning environment.

Co-Curricular:

• Teachers are required to be involved in co-curricular activities and support the holistic development of students in a team manager or coaching capacity.

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) with PGCE/HDE or B.Ed specializing in the relevant teaching subjects.
• Valid SACE registration and police clearance.
• 3-5 years of teaching experience with subject specialization.
• Familiarity with CAPS curriculum and inquiry-based learning preferred; IEB teaching and matric marking experience advantageous. First Aid certification desirable.

Preferred:

• Honours degree or subject specialisation
• Experience with digital literacy tools and global competencies

Elkanah is an equal opportunity employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted