How Much Does A High School Teacher Earn In South Africa

A secondary school teacher, more commonly called a high school teacher, instructs students in ninth through twelfth grade in both public and private educational institutions. The primary objective of these teachers is to educate students and prepare them for college and/or the job market.

A High School Teacher Salary In South Africa

The average salary for a High School Teacher in SA is R 298 815 gross per year (R 24 900 gross per month), which is 6% higher than South Africa’s national average salary. Salary Range: a High School Teacher can expect an average starting salary of R 230 000.

The highest salaries can exceed R 618 000.

What is the starting salary for teachers in SA?

The average teacher salary in South Africa is R 264 000 per year or R 135 per hour.

Entry-level positions start at R 210 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 840 000 per year.

How much does a Grade R teacher earn?

A mid-career Grade R Teacher with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 7 000, while an experienced Grade R Teacher with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 7 800.

Grade R Teachers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 7 700 per month.

What are the qualifications for a high school teacher?

How to Become a Secondary School Teacher: You need a Post-Graduation degree in a teaching subject (non-professional, degree courses) and a Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) degree. You can pursue post-graduation in any discipline.

How do I become a high school teacher in South Africa?

You may follow one of two routes in becoming a teacher, namely: a four-year Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed.); a three-or four-year Bachelor’s degree, followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Once completed, both routes lead to classification as a professionally qualified teacher.

How long does the teaching course take at Unisa?

You will study for a minimum of four years to become a teacher in one of these fields in the relevant phases and/or streams.

I want to study at Unisa – where do I start? The first step to studying at Unisa is to apply for admission.

Information about applying is available on the Unisa applications website.

Does Higher Certificate qualify for teaching?

The Higher Certificate in Education is an access route for students into the Bachelor of Education (BEd).

If you have enrolled for a Higher Certificate in ABET and you want to become a teacher, you can enroll for a BA and thereafter, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Senior and FET Phase).