HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL SCIENCE TEACHER

IES Hout Bay International School; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Hout Bay International School, part of the IES Group, invites applications for a full-time High School Physical Science Teacher. The successful candidate will teach Physics and Chemistry in a high school setting, with IB experience preferred.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and PGCE, and SACE registration, with a willingness to contribute to after-school programmes. Experience in IB is advantageous but not essential; a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and PGCE are required.
• SACE registration is required.
• Experience teaching Physical Sciences/Physics/Chemistry in a high school.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Sciences/Physics/Chemistry at the high school level.
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff across the school.
• Contribute to the school’s co-curricular after-school programme.

Skills

Team player

Inter-personal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PGCE

Job description

Hout Bay International School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme.

It is part of the International Education Systems (IES) Group of Schools found in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Panama and South Africa.

Applications are invited for the following full‑time post:

HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL SCIENCE TEACHER

(for appointment January 2027)

The person most likely to be hired will:

• Have experience teaching Physical Sciences/Physics/Chemistry in a High School (experience teaching the International Baccalaureate preferred but not essential)
• Possess an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree and PGCE
• Be SACE registered
• Be a good team player and work well with other staff members
• Be prepared to contribute to the school’s co-curricular after school programme
• Have excellent inter-personal skills

Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered.

An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.