🎓 ISASA Vacancies 2026 – Private School Jobs Across South Africa
The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) regularly advertises teaching, administration, sports, and support staff vacancies for independent schools across South Africa.
Through the official vacancies portal, job seekers can apply for opportunities at private and independent schools in provinces including Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and more.
🌟 What Is ISASA?
Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa is one of the largest associations representing independent schools in Southern Africa. Member schools advertise vacancies through the ISASA platform, allowing candidates to apply directly to schools.
💼 Types of Vacancies Available
The ISASA vacancies portal includes positions such as:
- Foundation Phase Teachers
- High School Teachers
- Teacher Assistants
- Sports Coaches
- School Administrators
- Receptionists
- Boarding and Aftercare Staff
- School Management and HOD roles
- Finance and Procurement positions
The platform also advertises internships and part-time opportunities.
📍 Examples of Current Opportunities
Recent vacancies listed on the ISASA portal include:
- Foundation Phase Teacher – Soweto
- English Teacher – Pretoria
- Sports Teacher – Sandton
- Procurement Administrator – Sandton
- Grade 0 Teacher – Midrand
- Aftercare Assistant – Centurion
- Accounting Educator – Cape Town
👥 Who Should Apply?
These opportunities are suitable for:
- Qualified teachers
- Student teachers and interns
- Administrative professionals
- Sports and extracurricular coaches
- Candidates seeking careers in private education
Some roles require SACE registration and teaching qualifications, while support roles may only require relevant experience.
📝 How to Apply
Applications are submitted directly to the schools advertising the positions.
According to ISASA:
- You do not need to register on the ISASA website
- Applications should be sent directly to the school
- ISASA itself does not appoint staff
📄 Documents You Should Prepare
Before applying, prepare:
- Updated CV
- South African ID
- Qualifications and certificates
- SACE registration (for teaching roles)
- Contactable references
Your CV should clearly highlight:
- Teaching or work experience
- Skills and qualifications
- Contact details
⚡ Tips to Improve Your Chances
To strengthen your application:
- Keep your CV professional and updated
- Include your SACE registration number if applying for teaching roles
- Highlight extracurricular skills such as sports or cultural activities
- Apply early, as schools may close vacancies once positions are filled
🔎 Final Thoughts
The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa vacancies portal is one of the best places to find private school opportunities in South Africa.
Whether you are a teacher, administrator, coach, or support staff candidate, the platform offers access to vacancies at independent schools across the country.
