Multiple South‑African schools invite teachers to apply for 2026 vacancies
The closing date for most applications is 7 November 2025 (some open 8 November). If you are ready to start a teaching job in January 2026, read on to find out where to send your CV and how to qualify.
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
1. Komga Junior School – Grade R Teacher
- Position: Foundation Phase Educator – Grade R
- Start: January 2026
- What we need:
- Teaching qualification
- Experience with Grade R children
- SACE Certificate (or proof you are applying for one)
- Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Commitment to extra‑curricular work
- Send your letter, CV and certificates to: principalatkomgajuniorschool@gmail.com
- Close: 7 November 2025
2. Cambridge High School – Music & Creative Arts Teacher
- Position: Music Teacher – Grades 8‑9 (Woodwind)
- Start: 1 January 2026
- Requirements:
- Teaching qualification + SACE Certificate
- Police clearance
- Two referees you can be contacted through
- Willingness to help with after‑school programmes
- Apply by email: posts@cambridgehs.co.za
- Close: 7 November 2025
3. Collegiate Girls’ High School – English Teacher (SGB Role)
- Position: English Home Language – Grades 8‑12 (SGB)
- Start: January 2026
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in English + PGCE or B.Ed
- At least 3 years of teaching experience
- Registered with SACE
- Can also teach a second subject
- Tech‑savvy and self‑motivated
- Apply online: www.collegiatehigh.co.za
- Close: 7 November 2025
4. Get Ahead College – Multiple Teacher Posts
- Grades: 8‑12
- Roles:
- English Home Language Teacher
- Business Studies / EMS Teacher
- Start: 1 January 2026
- Requirements:
- Relevant degree + PGCE
- Full SACE registration
- Strong organisational and ICT skills
- 3 years teaching is a plus
- Commitment to Christian values
- Clearances from National Child Protection and Sex Offenders Registers
- Apply online:
- English Post Form
- Business Post Form
- Close: 8 November 2025
5. Laerskool Hangklip – Grade 3 & Robotics Teacher
- Roles:
- Grade 3 Educator
- Robotics & Coding Educator
- Start: January 2026
- Grade 3 requirements:
- B.Ed in Foundation Phase, SACE registered
- English & Afrikaans fluency
- PDP (good)
- Computer‑ready, extra‑curricular work required
- Robotics & Coding requirements:
- Strong IT and coding skills (Scratch, Tinkercad, LEGO)
- English & Afrikaans fluency
- Experience with coding platforms for schools
- Team player, loves new ideas
- Send to: ontvangs@laerskoolhangklip.co.za
- Close: 7 November 2025
6. Lowveld Academy – EMS Teacher (Grades 8‑9)
- Position: EMS Educator – GET Phase
- Start: 1 January 2026
- Requirements:
- All teaching qualifications that fit
- SACE registration
- Computer skills, bilingual (Afrikaans/English)
- Good planning, admin and extra‑curricular participation
- Apply: Email hoedspruit@lowveldacademy.co.za or drop a CV in person at Huilboerboom Street, Hoedspruit 1380
- Close: 7 November 2025
LIMPOPO PROVINCE
7. Ditlalemeso Secondary School – Substitute Teacher (English & Geography)
- Grades: 8‑12
- Start: Not fixed; interviews on 11 November 2025
- Requirements:
- Minimum REQV 13
- Certified copies of qualifications, SACE, ID, results
- Submit in person at the school in Sovenga
- Close: 7 November 2025, 10:00 a.m.
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE
8. Bhekimfundo Primary School – Temporary Maths & Natural Sciences Teacher (Grades 6‑7)
- Start: 1 January 2026
- Requirements:
- Minimum REQV 13
- Certified copies of SACE, ID, qualifications & transcripts
- Clear from National Sex Offenders Register
- Completed EDU 1 form (2024)
- Drop‑off: Bring your papers to the school
- Close: 7 November 2025 – interviews on 12 November 2025
GOUTENG PROVINCE
9. Vaalpark High School – CAT Substitute Teacher (Grades 10‑12)
- Position: CAT Teacher – SGB Maternity Leave Replacement
- Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (B.Ed & SACE)
- Can teach in Afrikaans & English
- REQV 13 + FSDoE registration
- Active in after‑school programmes
- Apply: ilzeva@vaalparkhigh.co.za
- Close: 7 November 2025
10. Linksfield Primary School – Teacher (Grades 5‑7)
- Start: January 2026
- Requirements:
- Teaching degree + SACE registration
- Police clearance
- Experience with CAPS curriculum
- Strong English & ICT skills
- Apply by email: admin@linksfieldprimary.co.za
- Close: 8 November 2025
NORTH WEST PROVINCE
11. Boikagong Secondary School – Consumer Studies & Tourism Substitute Teacher (Grades 10‑12)
- Requirements:
- SACE Certificate
- Academic transcript
- Certified ID & Matric copy
- Detailed CV & police clearance
- Apply to: 600100137bss@gmail.com
- Close: 7 November 2025
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
12. Legacy Foundation School – Maths & Science Teacher (Grades 4‑7)
- Start: January 2026
- Requirements:
- Qualified teacher, SACE registered
- Passion for teaching
- Christian values, good Afrikaans & English communication
- Flexible, organised and committed
- Apply: legacy@intellect.co.za
- Close: 7 November 2025
EASTERN CAPE (Additional Post)
13. Sundays River Primary School – Temporary SGB Teacher (Grades 4‑6)
- Duration: Mid‑January to Mid‑May 2026
- Requirements:
- Recognised intermediate‑phase qualification
- Home language in Afrikaans or English
- SACE registered
- Can coach sports
- Apply: sunriver@xsinet.co.za
- Close: 30 November 2025
DEADLINES IN ONE PLACE
| Date | What’s closing |
|---|---|
| 7 November 2025 | Most positions in Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West, Western Cape |
| 8 November 2025 | Get Ahead College & Linksfield Primary |
| 30 November 2025 | Sundays River Primary (temporary) |
If you’re wondering about funding or scholarships to help you study for these teaching roles, check out SETA Bursaries you can still apply for this year.
Good luck! Each application is a step toward a bright future in education.
