HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Oak Waldorf School in Cape Town seeks a qualified and passionate High School Science Teacher for a full-time position starting in October 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching Physics and Chemistry up to Matric level, an interest in Waldorf pedagogy, and a commitment to student development. This role requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to actively contribute to a dynamic school community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching Physics and Chemistry for Grades 8 – Matric.
• Current SACE registration required.
• Interest in Waldorf pedagogy important.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics and Chemistry to live classes in Grades 8 through Matric.
• Manage and maintain school laboratory equipment and materials.
• Contribute to the collective running of the high school.

Skills

Teaching Physics

Teaching Chemistry

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Situated in the heart of the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Michael Oak Waldorf School is a beautiful small school community with children from nursery to matric. Michael Oak seeks to awaken the whole child towards creative responsibility and to develop confident, balanced individuals empowered to work with the challenges of today and tomorrow.

We are urgently seeking candidates for the position of:

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

Full-time permanent position to begin October 2025

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Science Teacher with proven experience in teaching Physics, and Chemistry to live classes in Grades 8 through to Matric. The ideal candidate will meet the national curriculum (CAPS) requirements while also embracing the experiential approach of our Waldorf Science curriculum.

The successful applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience in teaching Physics and Chemistry for Grades 8 – Matric
• Able to manage and maintain school laboratory equipment and materials and effectively demonstrate experiments
• Preference will be given to those who are also competent in teaching Mathematics up to Matric level
• Appropriate and relevant academic and professional teaching qualifications, including current SACE registration
• Interest in the Waldorf pedagogy and ethos, with a commitment to learn and integrate its principles into teaching
• Caring and enthusiastic, with a dedication to students’ growth and development
• Ability to work collaboratively within our dynamic community of staff, learners, and parents
• Willingness to actively contribute to the collective running of the high school

Please send a cover letter, short CV, copy of SACE registration and ID, and the contact details for 3 referees (or 3 written references) to: [e-mail]

Closing Date: Monday 4 August 2025

Michael Oak is committed to transformation. In accordance with our Employment Equity Plan preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups.

Only suitably qualified candidates will be considered. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview. Michael Oak reserves the right to not interview for or fill this position.

We committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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