South African teachers looking for Post Level 1 teaching vacancies in August 2026 have another group of opportunities to consider. A total of 12 teaching posts at various schools are currently listed with a closing date of 19 August 2026.
The vacancies include opportunities in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, covering Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, Senior Phase and FET Phase teaching. Subjects and learning areas include English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Tourism, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Life Skills, Xitsonga and others.
There is also a mixture of permanent, temporary and substitute teaching posts, so applicants should carefully check the employment type and subject requirements of each vacancy before applying.
This Edupstairs roundup makes it easier to identify the opportunities that match your teaching qualifications. Each school name below is linked directly to the individual Edupstairs vacancy page where applicants can view the available vacancy information.
Quick Overview
- Opportunity: Post Level 1 Teaching Vacancies
- Number of listed posts: 12
- Closing date: 19 August 2026
- Provinces represented: Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga
- Employment types: Permanent, temporary and substitute posts
- Phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET
- Who should consider applying: Suitably qualified educators whose teaching subjects and phases match the requirements of the individual school
- Application advice: Do not assume that every school follows the same application procedure. Open the individual vacancy and follow the instructions provided for that particular post.
Post Level 1 Teaching Posts Closing 19 August 2026
Below are the 12 teaching opportunities included in this roundup.
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Ebony Park Primary School – Foundation Phase Teacher
Province: Gauteng
Nature of post: Permanent
Phase: Foundation Phase
Subjects/Grades: English, Mathematics and Life Skills – Grade R
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
This opportunity may be relevant to educators qualified to teach in the Foundation Phase, particularly those with the appropriate preparation and subject competencies for Grade R.
View the Ebony Park Primary School teaching vacancy
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Lufhereng Secondary School – English FAL Teacher
Province: Gauteng
Nature of post: Permanent
Phase: FET Phase
Subject: English First Additional Language
Grades: 10–12
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Teachers specialising in English First Additional Language at FET level should consider this permanent Post Level 1 opportunity.
View the Lufhereng Secondary School teaching vacancy
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Seritarita Secondary School – English FAL and Geography/Social Sciences Teacher
Province: Limpopo
Nature of post: Temporary
Phase: FET Phase
Subjects/Grades:
- English FAL – Grades 8–12
- Geography or Social Sciences – Grades 10–12
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Applicants should pay particular attention to the subject combination for this position. Schools frequently require teachers who can cover more than one learning area, so your academic transcript and teaching qualification should support the subjects required.
View the Seritarita Secondary School teaching vacancy
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Phooko Primary School – Foundation Phase Teacher
Province: Limpopo
Nature of post: Permanent
Phase: Foundation Phase
Subjects/Grades: IsiZulu HL, English FAL, Mathematics and Life Skills – Grades R–3
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
This permanent opportunity covers the core learning areas associated with Foundation Phase teaching. Applicants should check the vacancy carefully, particularly the language requirements.
View the Phooko Primary School teaching vacancy
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Shikoane Primary School – Intermediate Phase Teacher
Province: Limpopo
Nature of post: Temporary
Phase: Intermediate Phase
Subjects/Grades: Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology – Grades 4–6
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
This is a broad Intermediate Phase subject combination. Applicants should make sure their teaching qualification and academic record demonstrate suitable preparation for the subjects listed.
View the Shikoane Primary School teaching vacancy
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Enkhokhokhweni Primary School – Natural Sciences and Technology Teacher
Province: Mpumalanga
Nature of post: Permanent
Phase: Intermediate Phase
Subjects/Grades: Natural Sciences and Technology and Life Skills – Grades 4–6
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Intermediate Phase educators with a suitable background in Natural Sciences and Technology should examine this permanent vacancy.
View the Enkhokhokhweni Primary School teaching vacancy
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S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School – Xitsonga and English Teacher
Province: Limpopo
Nature of post: Permanent
Phase: FET Phase
Subjects: Xitsonga and English
Grades: 10–12
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
This vacancy requires a specific language combination. Applicants should ensure that their qualifications support the teaching subjects required before submitting an application.
View the S.D.W. Nxumalo Secondary School teaching vacancy
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Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School – Mathematics and Natural Sciences & Technology Teacher
Province: Limpopo
Nature of post: Permanent
Phase: Intermediate and Senior Phase
Subjects/Grades:
- Natural Sciences and Technology – Grade 6
- Mathematics – Grade 7
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
This permanent position crosses the Intermediate and Senior Phase boundary. Teachers interested in the vacancy should therefore check that their professional qualification and teaching specialisation are appropriate for the grades and subjects advertised.
View the Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School teaching vacancy
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Rekhutjitje Secondary School – Geography and Social Sciences Teacher
Province: Limpopo
Nature of post: Substitute Post
Phase: FET Phase
Subjects/Grades:
- Geography – Grades 10–12
- Social Sciences – Grades 8–9
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Because this is advertised as a substitute post, applicants should not assume that it carries the same employment conditions as a permanent position. Check the individual vacancy details carefully before applying.
View the Rekhutjitje Secondary School teaching vacancy
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Matlhari High School – Tourism Teacher
Province: Limpopo
Nature of post: Temporary
Phase: FET Phase
Subject: Tourism
Grades: 10–12
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Educators qualified to teach Tourism at FET level may want to consider this temporary teaching opportunity.
View the Matlhari High School teaching vacancy
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Mashooro Secondary School – History and Geography Teacher
Province: Limpopo
Nature of post: Temporary
Phase: FET Phase
Subjects: History and Geography
Grades: 10–12
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
This vacancy requires the ability to teach both History and Geography at FET level. Applicants should check that their academic record supports the advertised combination.
View the Mashooro Secondary School teaching vacancy
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St Stithians College – Intermediate Phase Teacher
Province: Gauteng
Nature of post: Permanent
Phase: Intermediate Phase
Subjects/Grades: All subjects – Grades 4–6
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 19 August 2026
This permanent Intermediate Phase vacancy covers all subjects for Grades 4–6. Applicants should open the individual vacancy page to review the full requirements and application information before applying.
View the St Stithians College teaching vacancy
View All Current Teaching Posts in South Africa
The vacancies above represent teaching posts with a 19 August 2026 closing date. They are not intended to represent every teaching vacancy currently available.
Edupstairs regularly publishes teaching opportunities from schools across South Africa.
Teachers searching for other subjects, provinces, schools or closing dates can use the main teaching vacancies page:
View all currently published teaching posts on Edupstairs
Checking the main page regularly can be particularly useful because teaching vacancies may have short application periods.
Who Should Apply for These Teaching Posts?
The correct candidate depends on the requirements of each individual school.
As a general application principle, teachers should focus on posts that correspond with their teaching phase, subjects, qualifications and professional registration requirements.
For example, seeing “Geography” in a vacancy title does not automatically mean every teacher who has studied Geography will qualify. The school may require a particular phase, grade range, subject combination or supporting qualification.
The individual vacancy should therefore remain your primary reference when deciding whether to apply.
Documents Teachers Should Prepare
Requirements can differ between schools and education authorities. Applicants should always follow the documentation instructions contained in the actual vacancy.
However, teachers actively applying for posts should generally keep their professional application documents organised and readily available.
Depending on the vacancy, these may include:
- Updated CV
- Certified identity document
- Teaching qualification
- Academic transcript
- Matric certificate
- SACE registration evidence, where required
- Relevant application form, where required
- Supporting certificates
- Proof of teaching experience where applicable
- Contactable references
Do not submit documents merely because they appear on this general list. The individual school’s advert determines what you actually need to submit.
How to Apply for the Teaching Posts
There is no single application method that should automatically be used for all 12 vacancies.
Applicants should:
- Click the linked school vacancy above.
- Read the complete vacancy information.
- Confirm the subjects and grades.
- Check whether the position is permanent, temporary or substitute.
- Check the qualification and registration requirements.
- Prepare the requested documentation.
- Follow the stated application method.
- Submit the application before 19 August 2026.
Where a school provides specific instructions about email applications, hand delivery, online applications or required forms, follow those instructions exactly.
Avoid Sending the Same Generic CV Everywhere
One of the simplest ways teachers can improve the quality of their applications is to make the relevance of their qualifications easy to identify.
Suppose a school needs a teacher for:
History and Geography – Grades 10–12
Your CV should clearly show your teaching subjects, relevant qualification, phase specialisation and applicable teaching experience.
A school should not have to search through several pages of unrelated information to determine whether you can teach the advertised subjects.
The goal is not to exaggerate your experience. It is to present your genuine qualifications clearly.
Common Teaching Job Application Mistakes
Teachers applying under tight deadlines should be particularly careful about avoidable errors.
Common problems can include:
- Applying for subjects you are not qualified to teach
- Ignoring the required teaching phase
- Sending an outdated CV
- Leaving important qualifications off the CV
- Failing to provide requested documents
- Using incorrect contact information
- Sending an application to the wrong email address
- Ignoring specific application instructions
- Waiting until the closing date to start preparing documents
- Assuming one school’s application procedure applies to another school
Before submitting an application, compare your documents against the vacancy requirements one final time.
Permanent vs Temporary vs Substitute Teaching Posts
This roundup contains all three categories.
A permanent post is generally intended as an ongoing appointment, subject to the applicable recruitment and employment processes.
A temporary post is offered for a limited period or according to the conditions specified by the employer.
A substitute post generally exists because another educator needs to be temporarily replaced.
Applicants should therefore consider the nature of the appointment rather than looking only at the subjects.
Temporary and substitute opportunities can still provide valuable classroom experience, but candidates should understand the employment conditions before accepting an appointment.
Edupstairs Advice
With the closing date set for Wednesday, 19 August 2026, applicants should avoid waiting until the final hours to prepare their applications.
Start with the vacancies that most closely match your qualification.
If your qualification specialises in Foundation Phase, prioritise Foundation Phase opportunities. If your specialisation is Geography and History at FET level, focus on vacancies requiring those subjects.
Applying strategically is usually more useful than sending the same generic application to every school.
Also keep checking for newly published vacancies. Schools recruit throughout the year, and a vacancy that matches your exact subject combination may be advertised after this roundup has been published.
Search all published teaching vacancies on Edupstairs
Frequently Asked Questions
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When do these teaching posts close?
All 12 vacancies included in this roundup are listed with a closing date of 19 August 2026.
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How many teaching posts are available?
There are 12 listed posts in this particular roundup.
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Are all the positions permanent?
No. The list contains permanent, temporary and substitute teaching positions. Check the employment type shown under each vacancy.
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Which provinces have vacancies?
The vacancies in this roundup are located in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
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Are there Foundation Phase vacancies?
Yes. Foundation Phase opportunities are included, alongside Intermediate, Senior and FET Phase vacancies.
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Can newly qualified teachers apply?
That depends on the requirements of the specific vacancy. Newly qualified educators should check each post carefully and apply where they satisfy the stated requirements.
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Do I need SACE registration?
Teachers should check the individual vacancy and applicable professional requirements. Where SACE registration or proof thereof is required, applicants must follow the instructions provided by the employer.
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Can I apply for more than one teaching vacancy?
You can consider multiple vacancies where you genuinely satisfy the requirements. Each application should, however, be prepared according to the instructions for that particular post.
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Where can I find more teaching jobs?
You can use the Edupstairs Teaching Posts page to browse other currently published opportunities:
View all teaching posts in South Africa
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Should I wait until 19 August to apply?
It is safer to submit earlier where possible. Waiting until the deadline can create unnecessary risk if you discover missing documents, encounter technical problems or misunderstand the application instructions.
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Final Reminder
These Post Level 1 teaching vacancies closing 19 August 2026 provide opportunities across several phases and subject areas, from Foundation Phase through to FET.
There are permanent positions for applicants seeking longer-term opportunities as well as temporary and substitute posts that may be suitable for educators looking to build or continue their classroom experience.
The most important step is to match yourself carefully to the vacancy.
Check the subject combination, grades, phase, nature of the post and application requirements before submitting anything.
For opportunities beyond the 12 positions covered here, continue checking the Edupstairs Teaching Posts page for newly published school vacancies.
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Where an individual vacancy provides instructions that differ from general guidance in this article, applicants should follow the requirements of the vacancy itself.
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