Head of History Department

22 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL Full time
Job Advert Summary

We are a diverse, progressive, high-functioning public school which seeks to employ professionals who are hard-working, resilient, passionate, and ready to immerse themselves in the holistic development of young people.

The following full time permanent SGB post is available from 1 January 2026.

Head of Subject: History Teacher (FET and Senior Phase)

The successful candidate will become part of a cohesive and happy staff team with a clear vision for the power of education in the lives of individuals, and in their families and communities. The successful candidate should have at least two years' relevant teaching experience in the High School Phase in History.

Closing date: 3 November 2025

Should applicants not have heard from the school by 16 November 2025, they may assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Minimum Requirements
  • Have an appropriate degree and qualification to teach History.
  • Be registered with SACE (South African Council of Educators).
  • At least five years of experience in teaching History.
  • Be computer literate and capable of effectively using the Microsoft and Google suits to enhance teaching and learning.
Duties and Responsibilities

Teach Social Science and History to a range of classes as specified in the school timetable and lead the History Department as Head of Subject.

Carry out extra-mural activities as allocated which may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the areas of your interest.

Where the organisational needs of the school so demand, the employee may be required to teach classes, subjects, grades, groups or learning areas in which the employee may be competent, whether by qualification, experience or knowledge.

Give instruction in accordance with their timetable and undertake the relevant preparation, evaluation and assessment appropriate thereto.

Attend school functions, staff meetings, professional meetings/workshops and parent meetings without additional remuneration, or other such gatherings as and when required to do so by the Principal or other competent authority.

Participate in personal and professional development programmes implemented by or through the school, including, but not limited to, site visitation by WCED officials, management staff and colleagues.

The specific duties expected of the employee are embodied in the Personnel Administration Measures (PAM) determined by the Minister of Education in terms of the Employment of Educators Act 1998 and the Regulations made in terms of the Act.

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