ASSISTANT TEACHER For Early Childhood Development or Foundation Phase
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 no faxed applications will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Herschel Girls Preparatory School seeks to appoint an
ASSISTANT TEACHER
For Early Childhood Development or Foundation Phase
to commence duties in April 2025
The successful applicant will:
- have an ECD qualification
- be required to assist with the teaching of isiXhosa as a Second Additional Language under the guidance of the Xhosa Subject Head
- have the drive and passion for developing and caring for students
- have a willingness to work within the values and ethos of the school and a commitment to involve oneself in the broader extramural programme on offer at the school
- have excellent relational skills which allow for the development of a progressive, safe, inclusive, exciting learning environment
- have a healthy self-awareness and a well-developed sense of duty of care towards the students and one’s colleagues
- have excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills
- hold at heart the school’s tagline of “learning to make a difference” 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, inclusive and safe school environment for all
- be supportive of the Christian Anglican ethos of the School
A letter of application, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, three contactable references and a Police Clearance certificate, should be uploaded on the link: CLICK HERE by Friday, 7 February 2025.
Herschel Girls School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all
