Teachers searching for employment should take note of a group of Post Level 1 teaching vacancies at various schools across South Africa closing on Friday, 14 August 2026.
There are 21 individual vacancy listings in this roundup, covering schools in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. Some advertisements contain more than one available position, which means the actual number of teaching opportunities is higher than the number of listings.
The opportunities cover the Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET phases, with subjects ranging from Mathematics and Physical Sciences to Languages, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Life Sciences, EMS, Tourism and Music.
Every school listed below is linked directly to its individual vacancy page on Edupstairs. Click the school name or View Teaching Post link to see the full vacancy before applying.
Teachers can also use the main Edupstairs platform to find vacancies with later deadlines:
View All South African Teaching Posts
Quick Overview
- Opportunity: Various Post Level 1 Teaching Posts
- Closing Date: 14 August 2026
- Individual vacancy listings: 21
- Location: Various schools across South Africa
- Provinces represented: Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape
- Phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET
- Appointment types: Permanent, temporary and substitute posts, depending on the vacancy
- Application requirements: Depend on the individual school
- Where to find more opportunities: Edupstairs South African Teaching Posts platform
Post Level 1 Teaching Posts Closing 14 August 2026
Below are the individual teaching-post listings. Applicants should open the vacancy that matches their qualifications and read the complete application instructions before submitting anything.
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Makgale Phashe Secondary School – Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Subjects:
- Agricultural Sciences – Grades 10–12
- Life Orientation – Grades 8–9
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Makgale Phashe Secondary School Teaching Post
This opportunity may be particularly relevant to educators whose recognised teaching specialisations include Agricultural Sciences and Life Orientation.
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Bopedi Bapedi Technical High School – Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of Post: Substitute
Number of Posts: 2
Post 06:
- Agricultural Sciences and Life Sciences – Grades 10–12
- Natural Sciences – Grades 8–9
Post 27:
- Physical Sciences and Mathematics – Grades 10–12
- Natural Sciences – Grades 8–9
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Bopedi Bapedi Technical High School Teaching Posts
There are two positions contained in this advertisement, so applicants should establish which post matches their subject combination before applying.
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Isang Primary School – North West
Phase: Intermediate and Senior Phase
Nature of Post: Temporary
Number of Posts: 1
Subject: Setswana
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Isang Primary School Teaching Post
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Thune Primary School – Limpopo
Phase: Intermediate and Senior Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Subjects:
- Sepedi HL
- Social Sciences
- Life Skills
- Grades 4–7
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Thune Primary School Teaching Post
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Merlewood Primary School – KwaZulu-Natal
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 4
This advertisement contains several opportunities:
Post 1
- Foundation Phase
- Grades 1–2
Post 2 – Intermediate Phase
- English – Grade 4
Post 3 – Senior Phase
- Economic Management Sciences – Grade 7
Post 4 – Senior Phase
- Mathematics – Grade 7
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Merlewood Primary School Teaching Posts
With four positions included in this listing, applicants should clearly identify the particular post for which they are applying.
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Eersterivier Secondary School – Western Cape
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of Post: Temporary
Number of Posts: 1
Subjects:
- Business Studies – Grades 10–11
- Economic Management Sciences – Grade 9
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Eersterivier Secondary School Teaching Post
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Tsembaletfu Primary School – Mpumalanga
Phase: Intermediate and Senior Phase
Nature of Post: Substitute
Number of Posts: 2
The listing contains two positions:
Post TSE 2026-PL1-02
- Foundation Phase Teaching
- Siswati
Post TSE 2026-PL1-03
- Siswati HL
- Social Sciences – Grades 4–7
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Tsembaletfu Primary School Teaching Posts
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Eureka School – Gauteng
Phase: Foundation Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Subjects:
- English HL
- Life Skills
- Numeracy
- Special School environment
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Eureka School Teaching Post
Applicants should read the complete advertisement carefully, particularly because this opportunity is at a special school.
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Laerskool Handhawer – Gauteng
Phase: Foundation Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Subjects:
- English HL
- Afrikaans FAL
- Mathematics
- Grades R–3
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Laerskool Handhawer Teaching Post
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Germiston High School – Gauteng
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Subjects:
- Afrikaans FAL
- Creative Arts
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Germiston High School Teaching Post
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Kingfisher Primary School – Gauteng
Phase: Foundation Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Teaching Requirement: All subjects – Grade 1
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Kingfisher Primary School Teaching Post
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Keurhof School – North West
Phase: Intermediate and Senior Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 2
Post 1
- Afrikaans HL
- English FAL
Post 2
- Mathematics
- Afrikaans HL
- English FAL
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Keurhof School Teaching Posts
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Reiger Park Secondary School – Gauteng
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Subjects:
- Mathematics – Grades 8–9
- Mathematical Literacy – Grades 10–12
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Reiger Park Secondary School Teaching Post
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Litho Secondary School – Mpumalanga
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of Post: Substitute
Number of Posts: 1
Subjects:
- English FAL – Grades 8–12
- Life Orientation – Grades 8–12
- Tourism – Grades 10–12
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Litho Secondary School Teaching Post
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Bishops Diocesan College – Western Cape
Phase: Foundation Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Subject: Music
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Bishops Diocesan College Teaching Post
Applicants should check the individual advertisement for the specific qualifications and experience associated with the Music position.
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Chameleon Schools – Sybrand Park – Western Cape
Phase: Intermediate Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Grade 4 Subjects:
- English
- Afrikaans
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Chameleon Schools – Sybrand Park Teaching Post
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Chameleon Junior School Goodwood – Western Cape
Phase: Foundation Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Grade 2 Teaching Areas:
- Language
- Mathematics
- Life Skills
- Creative Arts
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Chameleon Junior School Goodwood Teaching Post
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Merlewood Primary School – KwaZulu-Natal
A second Merlewood Primary School record is included in the export.
Number of Posts: 4
The listing covers:
- Post 1 – Foundation Phase: All subjects – Grades 1–2
- Post 2 – Intermediate Phase: English – Grade 4
- Post 3: EMS – Grade 7
- Post 4: Mathematics – Grade 7
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View This Merlewood Primary School Teaching Posts Listing
Applicants should note that Edupstairs contains two separate Merlewood Primary School records in the 14 August export. Because they have different individual record URLs, both have been retained in this roundup rather than assuming that one should be removed.
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Clarendon Primary School – KwaZulu-Natal
Phase: Foundation Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Grades R–3 subjects include:
- English FAL
- Afrikaans
- IsiZulu
- Mathematics
- Life Skills
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Clarendon Primary School Teaching Post
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Auburn House Montessori School – Western Cape
Phase: Intermediate and Senior Phase
Nature of Post: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Teaching Requirement: All subjects – Grades 4–7
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Auburn House Montessori School Teaching Post
Because this is a Montessori school, applicants should pay close attention to any school-specific educational approach, experience or qualification requirements contained in the full advertisement.
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Buren High School – Western Cape
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of Post: Substitute
Number of Posts: 1
Subjects:
- Economics – Grade 10
- Business Studies – Grades 10–11
- EMS – Grades 8–9
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
View Buren High School Teaching Post
Don’t See Your Teaching Subjects?
The 21 listings above are specifically those contained in the Edupstairs export for vacancies closing on 14 August 2026.
They are not all the teaching opportunities currently available.
Teachers looking for different subjects, phases, provinces or closing dates can use the main Edupstairs Teaching Posts platform:
View All Published Teaching Posts in South Africa
Instead of relying only on vacancies shared on Facebook or WhatsApp, applicants can return to the platform regularly to check newly published opportunities.
Check Your Subject Combination Before Applying
The range of subjects in this roundup shows why teachers should not apply indiscriminately.
There are opportunities involving Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, Business Studies, Economics, EMS, Afrikaans, English, Sepedi, Setswana, Siswati, Tourism, Life Orientation, Music and other learning areas.
Your first question should therefore be:
Am I appropriately qualified to teach the subjects and phase requested by this school?
For example, seeing “Mathematics” in a vacancy title is not enough. Check the grades, phase and complete subject combination.
This is especially important for advertisements containing two or four separate positions.
Make Your Teaching Subjects Easy to Find on Your CV
A school selection panel should not have to search through several pages of your CV to determine what you are qualified to teach.
Consider clearly presenting:
- Teaching qualification
- Teaching phase
- Teaching specialisations
- Grades previously taught
- SACE registration status, where relevant
- Teaching experience
- Relevant extracurricular experience
Newly qualified teachers can also include appropriate teaching-practice experience.
Do not exaggerate your experience or claim subjects that are not supported by your qualifications.
Permanent, Temporary and Substitute Posts
This roundup contains different appointment types.
Some vacancies are listed as permanent, while others are temporary or substitute positions.
Do not overlook temporary or substitute opportunities automatically.
For an unemployed educator, these positions can provide valuable classroom experience and employment. However, applicants should understand the actual nature and duration of the appointment before accepting an offer.
The individual advertisement remains the authoritative source for appointment conditions.
Newly Qualified Teachers: Should You Apply?
If you have recently completed a BEd or PGCE, don’t automatically exclude yourself because you have not held a permanent teaching position.
Open the individual advertisement.
If you meet the stated requirements and the employer has not specified experience that you do not have, consider applying.
Your teaching practice may have given you exposure to:
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum delivery
- CAPS
- Assessment
- Classroom management
- Learner support
- Educational technology
- School administration
- Extracurricular activities
Present this experience accurately.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
With the deadline approaching, applicants may be tempted to send applications quickly without checking them properly.
Avoid:
- Applying for subjects outside your qualification
- Missing the deadline
- Sending an application to the wrong school
- Using an outdated CV
- Using the wrong school name in a cover letter
- Leaving teaching subjects off your CV
- Sending unreadable documents
- Ignoring specific application instructions
- Applying for the wrong post number where an advert contains several positions
- Assuming that one application covers multiple advertised posts
If an advertisement contains several posts, clearly identify which position you are applying for.
How to Apply
There is no single application method for all the schools in this roundup.
To apply:
- Click the relevant individual teaching-post link above.
- Read the complete vacancy.
- Confirm the phase and teaching subjects.
- Check whether your qualifications meet the requirements.
- Identify the correct post number where multiple positions are advertised.
- Prepare the documents requested by the school.
- Follow the application method stated in the vacancy.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Keep proof of submission where possible.
Do not assume that every school accepts applications by email or requires exactly the same documents.
Edupstairs Advice
The 14 August deadline is very close, so prioritise intelligently.
Start by identifying the vacancies that most closely match your teaching phase and recognised subjects. Open those posts first, read the complete requirements and prepare the applications carefully.
If an advertisement contains several positions, make sure you identify the correct post.
Once you have dealt with the 14 August vacancies, don’t stop searching. Return to the Edupstairs Teaching Posts platform and look at positions closing later in August.
Browse All Current Teaching Posts
A consistent, targeted job-search strategy is more useful than sending the same generic application to every school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When do these teaching posts close?
All 21 individual listings included in this roundup have a closing date of 14 August 2026.
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Are there exactly 21 teaching jobs available?
No. There are 21 vacancy listings, but several listings contain multiple posts. For example, Bopedi Bapedi Technical High School lists two posts, while one of the Merlewood Primary School records lists four.
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Are there permanent positions?
Yes. The export includes permanent, temporary and substitute positions. Check the individual vacancy for the appointment type.
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Are there Foundation Phase vacancies?
Yes. Schools including Eureka School, Laerskool Handhawer, Kingfisher Primary School, Bishops Diocesan College, Chameleon Junior School Goodwood and Clarendon Primary School have Foundation Phase opportunities represented in this roundup.
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Are there Mathematics teaching posts?
Yes. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy appears in several listings, including Bopedi Bapedi Technical High School, Reiger Park Secondary School, Keurhof School and Merlewood Primary School.
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Can newly qualified teachers apply?
Applicants should check the requirements of the individual vacancy. Do not assume that teaching experience is compulsory unless the advertisement states this.
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Where can I find teaching posts with later closing dates?
Use the Edupstairs Teaching Posts platform: Search All South African Teaching Posts
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Why are there two Merlewood Primary School listings?
The Edupstairs export contains two separate Merlewood Primary School records with different individual post IDs. Both are therefore linked in this article rather than treating one as a duplicate without verification.
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Can I apply for several vacancies?
Yes, provided you meet their respective requirements. Each application should be treated separately.
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Should I send every document I have?
Follow the individual vacancy instructions. Do not assume that every school requests the same documents.
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