HIGH SCHOOL CAT & COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATOR VACANCY

Old School Ties; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Generation Schools Somerset West is seeking a High School CAT and Computer Science Educator to teach Grades 8–12 under the IEB CAT and Cambridge CS curricula. The role emphasizes practical digital skills and computational thinking.

Start date 1 January 2027. The successful candidate will inspire students and contribute to school life, with strong communication and organizational abilities. Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with formal teaching credential (BEd or PGCE).
• Registered with SACE or eligible for registration.
• Experience teaching high school students.
• Strong knowledge of IEB CAT curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE/AS CS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach CAT under the IEB curriculum to Grades 8–12.
• Teach Computer Science under Cambridge International curriculum (IGCSE/AS).
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Set, assess and moderate formal assessments.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Contribute to extracurricular and wider community life.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal written communication

Initiative & self-direction

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Job description

HIGH SCHOOL CAT & COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATOR VACANCY

High School CAT & Computer Science Educator Vacancy
Start date: 1 January 2027

At Generation Schools, we help shape better prepared, better-equipped students for the ever-changing world of work using academic tools developed through freedom, choice and a love of learning. We push the boundary of education, granting students the opportunity to accelerate their educational journey.

Generation Schools follows the Montessori philosophy and curriculum in Pre-Primary and Primary School and Cambridge and IEB in the Middle and High School.

Our Generation Schools Somerset West campus is growing and requires an educator with strong subject knowledge and experience in Computer Applications Technology (CAT) within the IEB curriculum and Computer Science within the Cambridge International curriculum to teach our high school students (Grades 8–12).

The successful candidate will be passionate about technology education, committed to academic excellence and able to inspire students to develop practical digital skills, computational thinking and problem-solving abilities. They will be a proactive team member who embraces the opportunity to contribute to the academic, sporting, cultural and wider community life of the school.

Key responsibilities:

• Teach Computer Applications Technology (CAT) within the IEB curriculum.
• Teach Computer Science within the Cambridge International curriculum at IGCSE and AS Level.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that support strong academic outcomes and develop students’ digital and computational thinking skills.
• Set, assess and moderate formal assessments in line with the relevant curriculum requirements.
• Monitor student progress and provide appropriate academic support and feedback.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community, including extra-curricular activities, school events and the broader life of the campus.

The requirements are, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor of Education (BEd) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
• Current registration with SACE.
• Police Clearance Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in working with high school students.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the IEB CAT curriculum, as well as the Cambridge IGCSE and AS Level Computer Science curricula.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• The ability to work independently with initiative and self-direction.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the flexibility to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Willingness to contribute to the school’s extracurricular programme.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

If you have not received a response within two weeks, we have filled the position. However, we would like to keep your CV on record.