School Teacher: Grade 10 – 12
OFO No: Various (see below)
What is a High School Teacher?
A High School Teacher teaches high school learners. In this section we will concentrate on teachers who teach Grade 10 to 12 learners.
These High School Teachers have to be qualified and they specialise in one or more subjects.
What does a High School Teacher do?
- designs and creates interesting lesson plans in line with the national curriculum
- prepares discussion, demonstration etc
- prepares materials for class activities
- adapts teaching methods for learners who are struggling or need more attention
- observes learners’ performances and behaviours
- enforces discipline in class
- prepares tests and examinations and marks them
- writes reports
- participates in school activities
- organises class outings
- liaises with other staff members, parents and guardians
Are you . . . ?
- a teacher at heart?
- a person who loves being around young people?
- a person who encourages and motivates?
- patient?
- organised?
- dedicated?
- reliable and responsible?
How do I become High School Teacher?
A High School Teacher usually specialises in teaching a special subject or combination of special subjects.
There are usually 2 training paths to choose from.
Specialist subject teachers for Grade 10-12:
Accounting Teacher – (OFO No: 232101)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), specialising in Economic and Management Sciences.
- 3-4 year Bachelor’s degree in a specific field such as Accounting, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Agricultural Sciences Teacher – (OFO No: 232101)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Agricultural Sciences.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Science degree in a specific field such as Agriculture, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Agricultural Technology Teacher – (OFO No: 232104)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Agricultural Sciences.
- 3-4 year Bachelor’s degree with relevant subjects, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Business Studies Teacher – (OFO No: 232105)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Economic and Management Sciences.
- 3-4 year Bachelor’s degree with relevant subjects, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Civil Technology Teacher – (OFO No: 232106)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in in Technology I, II.
- 3-4 year Bachelor’s degree with relevant subjects, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Computer Applications Technology Teacher – (OFO No: 232107)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Technology I, II.
- 3-4 year Bachelor’s degree with relevant subjects, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Consumer Studies Teacher – (OFO No: 232108)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Economic and Management Sciences.
- 3-4 year Bachelor’s degree with relevant subjects, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Dance Teacher – (OFO No: 232109)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Arts and Culture I, II.
Design Teacher – (OFO No: 232110)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Technology I and II.
Dramatic Arts Teacher – (OFO No: 232111)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Arts and Culture I, II.
Economics Teacher – (OFO No: 232112)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Economic and Management Sciences.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Electrical Technology Teacher – (OFO No: 232113)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Technology I, II.
Engineering Graphics & Design Teacher – (OFO No: 232114)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Technology I, II.
Geography Teacher – (OFO No: 232115)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Social Sciences I, II.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
History Teacher – (OFO No: 232116)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Social Sciences I, II.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Hospitality Studies Teacher – (OFO No: 232117)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Natural Science I, II.
Language Teacher – (OFO No: 232119)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Languages.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Life Orientation Teacher – (OFO No: 232120)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Life Orientation I, II.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Life Sciences Teacher – (OFO No: 232121)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Life Sciences.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Mathematics Teacher – (OFO No: 232123)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Mathematics I, II.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Mechanical Technology Teacher – (OFO No: 232124)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Technology I, II.
Music Teacher – (OFO No: 232125)
A requirement for both paths is having formal music training in theory and practical up to the level required by the relevant institution.
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Arts and Culture I, II.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Physical Sciences Teacher – (OFO No: 232126)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Natural Sciences.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Religious Studies Teacher – (OFO No: 232127)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Life Orientation I, II.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Tourism Teacher – (OFO No: 232128)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Social Sciences I, II.
Visual Arts Teacher – (OFO No: 232129)
- 4 year Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed) specialising in Art.
- 3-4 year Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Training Institutions:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you.
- NOTE: Each institution has its own entry requirements. Check with your institution of choice that you match theirs.
Once you’ve graduated, you will be required to register with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) as an Educator.
- SACE: SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL of EDUCATORS
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Special Needs Teacher or TESOL/TEFL Teacher
Is becoming a High School Teacher the right career choice for me?