BC - Senior History Teacher

St Stithians Boys' College is a leading South African boys' school, which constantly strives for excellence in providing a relevant and rigorous education, and for best practice in the education of boys. As a Methodist school, we have a conscious focus on the “Saints Honour”, namely to 'Honour God, Honour others and Honour self".

Our “seven pillars” support the life of every boy at the Boys' College: academics, sport, culture, community service, leadership, outdoor education and spirituality. Through these pillars, we encourage each boy to realise his maximum potential as a citizen of significance of this school and in our country, in a stimulating and safe environment.

St Stithians Boys' College is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic History Teacher to join our innovative History Department. This is an opportunity for an experienced and initiative-taking educator to inspire young minds, foster a deep love for history, and contribute to a team that consistently achieves excellence in education. This position will be available from January 2026.

We invite applications from experienced and exceptional History educators who meet the following the requirements:

• A suitable professional teaching qualification from a recognised institution and a minimum of 5 years relevant educational experience which includes teaching of History up to Grade 12
• Previous experience in an IEB school would be an advantage, as would experience in IEB Matric marking
• Willingness to embrace rapid changes in education and the ability to integrate IT into your teaching and learning
• Openness to engage in professional development opportunities, including access to local training, research collaborations, and innovation in education
• To play a role in developing curriculum, mentoring younger teachers, and participating in enrichment initiatives
• Insight of curriculum knowledge and global trends in History, with particular respect to the decolonisation of the curriculum
• A proven record of excellence in teaching, assessment, and curriculum innovation
• A high level of organisational and administrative skills and commitment to team teaching in a busy department
• The ability to create and sustain relationships, and to mentor students in a boys’ school environment
• A passion for teaching and the proven ability to create a positive learning environment and to motivate and inspire learners to flourish as skilled and agile learners
• A willingness to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College as well as to participate in the broader life of the school, including extra murals
• Proof of registration with SACE supported by a sexual offender’s clearance certificate