High School Physics Educator — Impactful Teaching

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension and medical aid contributions

Facilities and resources access

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Impactful education experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Physics Educator for a renowned high school in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will deliver engaging physics lessons, design practical experiments, and prepare learners for internal and external exams.

The role requires a B.Ed. or science degree with postgraduate education, physics specialization, SACE registration, and demonstrable high school physics experience. A strong commitment to student well-being is essential.

Qualifications

• B.Ed. or science degree with postgraduate qualification in education.
• Specialization in Physics is essential.
• SACE registration and a valid teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching physics at high school level.
• Knowledge of the CAPS Physics curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach physics to high school students across mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics.
• Develop engaging lesson plans aligned with CAPS and national curriculum.
• Conduct safe and effective laboratory experiments and practical sessions.
• Assess progress through assignments, tests and exams.
• Provide constructive feedback to support learning.
• Maintain a positive, disciplined classroom environment.
• Collaborate on curriculum development with science department.

Skills

Pedagogical excellence

Curriculum planning

Lab safety

Student assessment

Team collaboration

Education

B.Ed. or science degree with postgraduate education qualification

Physics specialization

SACE registration

Experience teaching high school physics

CAPS knowledge for Physics

Tools

Educational tech tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Physics Educator for a renowned high school in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will deliver engaging physics lessons, design practical experiments, and prepare learners for internal and external exams.

The role requires a B.Ed. or science degree with postgraduate education, physics specialization, SACE registration, and demonstrable high school physics experience. A strong commitment to student well-being is essential.