Employment at AISCT
Thank you for your interest in working at the American International School of Cape Town (AISCT).
Applications should include a cover letter and resume/CV and be sent to employment@aisct.org. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not able to provide an individual response to each applicant. All applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AISCT runs on a Northern Hemisphere calendar, with the school year beginning in August and ending in June.
French Teacher: AISCT is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of French Teacher, to begin January 2026. The French Teacher works in collaboration with the foreign language department to serve our foreign language program. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, an education license/certificate, is a native or fluent French speaker, and has previous experience working with children. This particular position will work full-days each Friday.
Spanish Teacher: AISCT is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Spanish Teacher, to begin January 2026. The Spanish Teacher works in collaboration with the foreign language department to serve our foreign language program. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, an education license/certificate, is a native or fluent Spanish speaker, and has previous experience working with children. This particular position will work full-days each Friday.
Substitute Teacher: If you currently reside in Cape Town, we are always looking to add teachers to our substitute teacher list. If you are interested in being placed on our substitute teacher list, please send in your documents with the subject line “Substitute Teacher” to Naomi Claassen, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, at nclaassen@aisct.org
Upper School Counselor: AISCT is seeking a dynamic and versatile middle and high school counselor to support a student population of 250 students. The counselor’s role is to help students achieve academic, personal/social, and career success. The counselor will serve as a core member of the upper school strategic leadership team committed to fulfilling the school’s mission and vision. Applicants should have an advanced degree in counseling / educational psychology and should be licensed as a school counselor or educational psychologist.
High School Science Teacher: AISCT seeks a versatile and enthusiastic High School Science Teacher to teach across varied areas of science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science). The ideal candidate will create engaging, inquiry-based lessons, support a diverse student body, and contribute to the broader life of the school. A bachelor’s degree in science and a teaching license is required; international teaching experience is an advantage. AISCT is an Advanced Placement school; previous experience teaching AP courses is preferred.
Child Protection Policy and Safe Recruitment Practice
The American International School of Cape Town promotes and defends the rights of the child to physical and psychological well-being. In line with the school’s Child Protection Policy, AISCT implements safe recruitment procedures to ensure that all potential members of staff undergo a comprehensive criminal background check from all places they have lived. AISCT also requires references from previous direct supervisors for all finalist candidates. All employees are bound by the Republic of South Africa Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the South African Council of Educators (SACE) Code of Professional Ethics.
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
The personal information you disclose during the application process will be processed by the school for the purposes of the recruitment process. Our Protection of Personal Information Policy provides further information regarding the processing of personal information and is available on request.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AISCT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.