Teacher Vacancy - Mathematics

Closing date yi 8 ka June 2026

Christel House South Africa is seeking a High School Mathematics Teacher to strengthen Mathematics across Grades 8–12.
This role focuses on driving high-quality teaching, improved student performance, and a shift toward conceptual, high-level thinking in Mathematics.
The successful candidate will build a culture of accountability, resilience, and mathematical confidence, ensuring that all students are given the opportunity to succeed in a rigorous academic environment.

A relevant university degree in Mathematics, Education, or related fields, with a focus on secondary education.
Teaching qualifications for High School Mathematics instruction.
Registration with SACE, upholding its professional standards and ethical guidelines.
A personal statement outlining their educational philosophy, specifically in relation to Mathematics teaching.

A strong understanding of teaching learners from diverse and disadvantaged contexts is essential.

Deliver a strong CAPS-aligned Mathematics curriculum for Grades 8 to 12.
Prepare learners for internal assessments, systemic assessments, and the NSC Mathematics examination.
Teach for conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and real-world application.
Develop learners’ higher-order thinking skills through challenging tasks, questioning, explanation, and reflection.
Use assessment data to identify gaps, track progress, and adjust teaching.
Support CHSA’s Mathematics achievement norms, including the expectation that learners work towards 50% and above.
Strengthen the Gr 8-12 Mathematics pathway and support the long-term aim of maximising Mathematics participation in Gr 12.
Support Leaners through Multi-tiered support systems, including gap identification, intervention, and progress monitoring.
Use student-centred learning approaches to promote learner participation, peer explanation, confidence, and metacognition.
Contribute to learner character, agency, mentoring, and whole-child development.
Participate in Student Life, school events, learner support roles, and wider school programs.
Engage in professional development, peer learning, coaching, and reflective teaching practice.
Integrate technology and AI responsibly to improve teaching, planning, feedback, intervention, and learner support.

Application Process: Please send your curriculum vitae and evidence of your credentials to the High School Principal, Mr. Nasar Harris.
Ensure the subject line reads ‘Application for Mathematics Teacher’