GEOGRAPHY TEACHER

Founded in 1896 and set in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Michaelhouse is a leading Anglican Independent senior Boarding School for boys from Grade 8 to Grade 12. Michaelhouse is looking to employ an energetic professional with a thorough knowledge of and passion for teaching Geography from Grade 8 to 12. The Geography Department at Michaelhouse is dynamic, forward-thinking, and multidisciplinary. Our goal is to equip boys with a deep understanding of past and future social and environmental challenges. We encourage them to develop relevant, empathetic solutions that can make a meaningful impact on both people and the planet. We seek a candidate who is passionate about growing the subject, integrating fieldwork, and adopting a dynamic approach to presenting theory in a practical and engaging manner. Geography remains a popular and relevant subject throughout all grades, with our matrics enjoying a high degree of success in the IEB final examinations.

Commencement date: July 2025

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be a qualified and passionate Geography teacher.
• Have suitable experience in teaching Geography from Grade 8 to 12.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching and learning experience in a technology-rich learning environment.
• Be able to integrate Geography into transdisciplinary approaches to education.
• Have GIS knowledge.
• Be able to drive a curiosity and passion for learning the subject.
• Show creativity and innovation in the classroom.
• Be proficient in creating and moderating a variety of different types of assessments.
• Have knowledge of and experience with the Grade 12 IEB assessment guidelines.
• Have experience as an IEB Grade 12 marker.
• Have a current SACE registration.
• Support the Christian ethos of the school.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Teaching a range of Geography classes.
• Involvement in a variety of co-curricular and pastoral duties in the school.
• Prior experience coaching a high level of cricket, water polo, and/or basketball would be advantageous.

Accommodation will be provided on or near the Michaelhouse Estate to facilitate the successful fulfilment of duties and full involvement in the school programme.

Only suitably qualified candidates will be considered. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview. Management reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply by completing the online application form at:

In addition to completing the online form, please email your handwritten motivation letter and CV to careers@michaelhouse.org.

Closing date for applications: 14th March 2025