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Een van die toonaangewende privatskole in Namibië
VAKANTE POSTE GRAAD 10-12
POS 4: REKENKUNDE

Job Summary

Type: full-time
Location: Windhoek
Category: Education
Closing Date: 2026-09-01

Key Responsibilities

Teach Accounting to Grades 10-12 students.

Requirements

Onderrigmedium in Engels en Afrikaans
Toepaslike graad of onderwysekwalifikasie
Aansoeke moet vergesel wees van gepaste CV en afskrifte van kwalifikasies.
Voorkeur sal aan Namibiese burgers / werkspermithouers gegee word.

How to Apply

Aansoeke kan gerid word aan: Kobus Espach, kobus@wap.edu.na. Aanstelling vanaf: 1 Januarie 2027. Sluitingsdatum 1 Sep 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications and certifications are typically required to become an Accounting Teacher with WAP Education in Namibia?

Applicants usually need a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or equivalent teaching qualification registered with the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA). Registration with the Teaching Council of Namibia (TCN) is mandatory, and practical accounting experience — especially with IFRS and Namibian tax legislation — is highly valued.

What does a typical day look like for an Accounting Teacher at a WAP Education institution in Namibia?

Daily duties include delivering curriculum-aligned lessons on financial accounting, management accounting, and business studies to Grades 10–12 learners, preparing and marking assessments aligned with the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) syllabus, and participating in school-based professional development and learner support programmes. Teachers also attend staff meetings, contribute to extracurricular activities like accounting clubs, and engage with parents during scheduled reporting periods.

How does the local work culture and professional expectations differ for Accounting Teachers in Namibian schools compared to other countries?

Namibian schools emphasise respect for hierarchy, punctuality, and strong community engagement — teachers are expected to maintain positive relationships with learners, parents, and school governing bodies. Dress codes tend to be formal or semi-formal, and adherence to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture’s policies — including inclusive teaching practices and multilingual classroom support — is standard across public and private institutions.

What realistic career progression paths exist for Accounting Teachers in Namibia’s education sector?

With experience and further study (e.g., Honours or Master’s in Education), teachers can progress to roles such as Head of Department, Senior Teacher, or School-Based Support Officer within regional education offices. Some transition into curriculum development with the National Institute for Educational Development (NIED) or move into teacher training at colleges like the University of Namibia’s College of Education.

What benefits — such as leave, medical aid, and pension — are commonly offered to Accounting Teachers employed by WAP Education-affiliated institutions in Namibia?

Most private and public institutions offer 22–30 days of annual leave, sick leave in line with the Labour Act, and access to government-subsidised medical aid schemes like NAMFISA-approved providers. Pension contributions are typically made through the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) for public schools or private retirement funds for accredited private institutions, depending on employment terms.

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