High School Science Teacher

Cape Town Torah High is an Independent International High School, registered with the WCED, situated in Gardens, Cape Town. We require a dynamic teacher to join our team in July 2025 who is fully qualified to teach in a South African High School and is registered with SACE. We are looking for someone who has had experience teaching Science (non-negotiable) and Maths (advantageous) to Grades 10-12.

Aim of the school

Our school is cutting edge in that we prescribe to a personalised, self-directed educational philosophy. We keep our classes small and personalise each student’s educational trajectory. We encourage our students to be self-motivated, self-starters who ask, explore and understand, and we believe that this approach to education ensures our students learn at their own pace, are positioned at their ability level, and in so doing ensure that they do not fall behind due to conceptual/knowledge gaps but rather achieve their own personal best across all subjects.

As one of a small team of teachers, the successful candidate will need to fulfil the role of teacher/mentor to students, teaching primarily through one-on-one interaction in their fi eld of expertise, as well as in other subject areas as needed to support the school’s timetable. Due to the nature of independent learning, the successful candidate needs to be competent in the administration and management of the students’ projected schedule and progress, keeping them accountable to an acceptable pace and level of achievement. Furthermore, we look for a teacher who brings excitement and a love of learning to the classroom, as well as leadership, with teaching that supports our philosophy.

We are looking for a Grade 10 – 12 teacher for a full time position who is equipped to teach Science across these grades, with experience teaching Maths being advantageous.

High School
All Grade 10 – 12 courses are conceptualised, prepared and marked by UNHS course developers.

As they are not available for live concept and subject matter support, your role will include the following:

• Gaining mastery in all the subject matter across all grade levels by working through the course content (different to CAPS).
• Support online learning and facilitate experiments.
• Management of students’ course deadlines to ensure they cover the coursework, Unit Evaluations, Projects, and Progress Tests within the allotted time per semester.
• Providing one on one assistance to students who need help with understanding.
• Creating resources to help students in their learning.
• Remediating and extending students as needed.

Additional responsibilities

• Teaching at least one other subject, such as PE, EMS or an elective.
• On campus during school hours: 08:00 to 16:00.
• Daily update of the markbook.
• Attend daily staff meetings.
• Attend termly parent-teacher meetings.
• Arrange outings for students relating to curricular requirements.
• Attend/lead at least one extramural activity per week.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience teaching Grade 10-12 Science is non-negotiable.
• Experience teaching Maths is advantageous.
• An acceptance and willingness to become better acquainted with the Jewish values and practices that characterise our school.
• Self-motivation, with a sound work ethic, initiative and high levels of energy.
• Time and stress management, imparting this to students.
• Strong organisational skills, being adaptable and able to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills, as well as being student and parent oriented.
• An ability to inspire, comfort and build self-esteem.
• An ability to listen and respond to management, staff , students and parents.
• Excellent computer skills, across a variety of devices and programmes including sound knowledge of the Google Suite.

As CTTH is a school that adheres to traditional values, teachers are expected to act in accordance with the spirit of these ideals, this includes modest attire and sensitivity to the beliefs of the school and students.

Applications close Wednesday 21st of May.
In order to apply, please email your CV, cover letter, two recent references and copies of qualifi cations and SACE certifi cate to applications@cttorahhigh.com by no later than Wednesday, 21st of May.

CTTH is committed to the achievement of diversity and equity in employment. The School reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.