an Afrikaans FAL and Life Sciences Teacher (FET Phase)

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint an Afrikaans FAL and Life Sciences Teacher (FET Phase) (full-time) at Curro Barlow Park High School in Sandton to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: BARL/2027/42

Curro is seeking to appoint a high school FET phase teacher at Curro Barlow Park High School in Sandton. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the FET phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.



Key performance areas

  • Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
  • Set up, implement, monitor and adjust the term plan as necessary, considering exams, assessments and school activities as well as the need for differentiated learning materials to accommodate barriers to learning
  • Create baseline assessments to assess knowledge levels and based on the assessment outcomes, make recommendations for subject choices/combinations, teaching methods and remedial work/catch-up programmes
  • Plan and manage the classroom, including the assessment roster, classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
  • Set up and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
  • Plan and manage extramural activities and outings
  • Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons


Qualifications, experience and skills

  • BEd degree and/or PGCE in FET phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as an FET phase teacher
  • Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
  • Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
  • Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
  • Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • SACE-registered
  • Clear criminal record


Closing date: 31 August 2026.


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Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.



P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.
If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.
But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.
Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

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