Senior School Sepedi Head of Department

Established in 1879, St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an independent, all-girls Anglican School situated in Hillcrest, Pretoria. The School prides itself in achieving a balance between the spiritual, moral, academic, cultural and physical development of its students and enjoys an excellent reputation, nationally and internationally. We provide a caring, unique and dynamic educational environment for day scholars from Grade 0 to Grade 12 and boarders from Grade 5 to Grade 12.

St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls in Pretoria is inviting applications for the following position available from January 2026:

Senior School Sepedi Head of Department

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching Sepedi (First Additional Language) from Grades 8-12
• Maintain and develop a high standard of student achievement in Sepedi from Grades 8-12
• Manage, monitor and evaluate teaching and learning in the department
• Manage and develop department resources
• Build a supportive and caring environment in which all staff, students and parents thrive
• Incorporate the St Mary’s DSG values into daily activities
• Contribute to the wider life at the school, through involvement in the extracurricular and pastoral care programmes
• Responsible for all duties as required of an academic educator

Qualifications/Special Skills

• A recognised academic degree, with Sepedi as a specialisation, professional teaching qualification and SACE registered
• A love and passion for the Sepedi language.
• Proven successful teaching experience with both mother tongue and second language students
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience
• Have proof of clearance against the Sexual Offenders and Child Protection Registry – this is required for any staff member working in a school environment
• Experience and confidence in IEB curriculum delivery will be an advantage
• Be innovative, embrace technology in the classroom and display a creative teaching style
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic team
• Ability to build healthy relationships with staff, students and parents
• Willing to support, promote and work within the Anglican ethos of the School

Please clearly mark the position you are applying for and forward your CV to recruitment@stmarys.pta.school.za

No application will be considered after the closing date. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you had not heard from us in 2 weeks, your application will have been unsuccessful. An application in itself does not guarantee an interview. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

CLOSING DATE: 25 April 2025

Duxbury Rd, Hillcrest, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa