Glenwood House seeks English Teacher for Intersen Phase Apply by October 10, 2025

A wonderful opportunity for English teaching jobs has become available at Glenwood House, part of the prestigious ADvTECH group, located in George, Western Cape. This permanent position for an English Teacher in the Preparatory Business Unit is open for applications until 10 October 2025. Candidates with an undergraduate degree, PGCE or B. Education, SACE certification, and 2-5 years of teaching experience are encouraged to apply for this vital role focused on nurturing students in the Intersen phase.

Detailed list of the English teaching job vacancy

• Position: Teacher: English
• Division: Glenwood House (Business Unit: Preparatory), part of ADvTECH
• Location: George, Western Cape
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Closing Date for Applications: 10 October 2025
• Company Primary Industry: Education Management
• Job Functional Area: Education
• Minimum Experience Stated: Not Applicable (however, specific qualifications later require 2-5 years of teaching experience)
• Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • An undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) and PGCE or B. Education (Intermediate, Intersen or Senior Phase).
  • SACE certification and a police clearance are mandatory.
  • 2-5 years of Teaching Experience.
  • Computer and digital literacy.
  • First Aid certification.
• Key Duties & Expectations:
  • Deliver future-focused education that motivates, inspires, and challenges students.
  • Demonstrate strength of character, integrity, and professionalism consistently.
  • Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians, and the community.
  • Communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community positively, respectfully, and openly.
  • Establish and further extend students’ basic education foundations.
  • Guide students toward developing abstract thought and successfully completing independent work.
• Areas of Accountability:
  • Academic Delivery
  • Academic Assessment & Reporting
  • Student Behaviour Management
  • School Brand Ambassadorship
  • Administration
  • Health & Safety
• Desired Attributes & Competencies:
  • A lifelong learner committed to personal inquiry, reflection, and continuous improvement in teaching practices, staying abreast of global education trends.
  • Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior attention to detail.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and professional presentation abilities.
  • A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • Professional time management is a minimum requirement.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems appropriately.

Simple summary of the vacancy

ADvTECH, a prominent provider of private education across Africa, is seeking a dedicated English Teacher for Glenwood House in George, Western Cape. This permanent role, closing on 10 October 2025, focuses on the Intersen phase within the Preparatory Business Unit. The group is deeply committed to enriching lives through flexible, inspiring, engaging, and challenging learning environments, offering various curricula including IEB, Cambridge, and IB.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building upon students’ foundational education, guiding them towards abstract thinking and independent learning. Key duties include delivering innovative education, maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity, and fostering strong partnerships with parents and colleagues. Educators are expected to communicate openly and respectfully within the learning community. Accountability extends across academic delivery, assessment, student behaviour, representing the school brand, administrative tasks, and ensuring health and safety.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree at NQF level 6, coupled with a PGCE or B. Education for the Intermediate, Intersen, or Senior Phase. Essential requirements also include SACE certification, a clear police record, 2-5 years of relevant teaching experience, computer and digital literacy, and First Aid certification. Ideal candidates will be lifelong learners who are well-organised, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, manage relationships with maturity, demonstrate professional time management, and exhibit strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

How to apply for this post

• To view the full advertisement and submit your application, please visit the ADvTECH Career Portal.
• Click on this link to apply directly: Click here to apply.
• Please note that this link will direct you away from the ISASA website to the ADvTECH portal. If you do not have an existing account on their portal, you will need to register on their website to complete your application.
• For reference, you can always return to the original vacancy source on the ISASA website.

Questions and advice for potential candidates

• Q: What phase will I be teaching?
  A: This role is primarily for an Intersen phase educator, focusing on students’ basic education foundations and guiding them towards abstract thought.
• Q: Are there specific qualifications I must have?
  A: Yes, an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) with a PGCE or B. Education (Intermediate, Intersen or Senior Phase) is essential, along with SACE certification and a police clearance.
• Q: How much teaching experience is required?
  A: The vacancy specifies a requirement of 2-5 years of teaching experience, despite an initial listing stating “not applicable.”
• Q: Is digital literacy important for this teaching job?
  A: Absolutely, computer and digital literacy are listed as key requirements, indicating an expectation of comfortable use of technology in the classroom.
• Q: What does ADvTECH look for in an educator’s personality?
  A: They value lifelong learners, individuals with strong character, integrity, professionalism, high emotional intelligence, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Q: How can I demonstrate “school brand ambassadorship”?
  A: This means consistently upholding the school’s values, reputation, and image in all interactions, both within and outside the school community. Highlight any past involvement in school events or community engagement.
• Q: What kind of partnerships should I be prepared to develop?
  A: You’ll need to build and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, parents, guardians, and members of the wider community. Emphasise your collaboration skills.
• Q: Is First Aid certification mandatory?
  A: Yes, First Aid certification is a specific requirement for this position.
• Q: How important are planning and organisation skills?
  A: They are highly important, with the vacancy specifically mentioning “demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation.”
• Q: What should I highlight in my application to stand out?
  A: Focus on examples of how you deliver future-focused education, your commitment to continuous learning, your ability to manage student behaviour positively, and your experience in fostering constructive partnerships.
• Q: What is the closing date again?
  A: Please ensure your application is submitted by 10 October 2025.
• Q: Where exactly is Glenwood House located?
  A: Glenwood House is situated in George, within the Western Cape.

Institution details

• Institution Name: Glenwood House (part of ADvTECH Schools Division)
• Location: George, Western Cape
• ADvTECH Career Portal: ADvTECH Career Portal
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