Applications are invited for the following permanent position commencing in January 2026.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should:
- hold a Bachelor of Education/Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Physical Education or Human Movement) or relevant Sports Sciences degree.
- be registered with SACE
- be First Aid Training certified
- be a qualified teacher with at least five years of experience in teaching Life Orientation or Physical Education/sport in a school environment
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Suitable candidates should:
- have excellent communication and inter-personal skills with parents, staff and students
- be passionate about helping students fall in love with sport and movement
- be a caring, collaborative teacher with a strong sense of responsibility
- have a willingness to engage with students and their families on a personal level to help children in the best way possible
- support the Catholic, Marist ethos of the school
- commit to the school’s transformation, equity and belonging strategic objectives in support of an equitable, inclusive and safe school environment for all
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be required to:
- be responsible for all duties required of a teacher
- lead a classroom first by example of conduct and then by instructing students through excellent teaching
- inspire a lifelong love for movement, sport and wellbeing
- developing physical skills, teamwork and character through creative, inclusive and engaging PE lessons and sport activities
- equip students with the physical, emotional and social foundations they need to lead active, balanced and resilient lives
- be able to add value to the school’s extra-curricular programme
Interested, suitably qualified applicants are to submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter to the email address below. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other relevant documents.
Closing date for applications: FRIDAY, 21 November 2025
Application Email Address: recruitment@maristbl.co.za
Marist Brothers Linmeyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Only suitably qualified candidates should apply. MBL reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post.
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Disclaimer: Marist Brothers Linmeyer is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and all reasonable measures will be taken to protect the personal information of applicants. Your information will be used for the sole purpose of recruitment for this listed post only, as well as for statutory purposes as applicable. By applying for this position and submitting your details and curriculum vitae to Marist Brothers Linmeyer, you acknowledge this disclaimer.