Lead STEM Curriculum Designer - Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a progressive educational institution in Cape Town to recruit a Lead Curriculum Developer focused on STEM. You will design and refine cutting-edge curricula, align content with standards, and guide educators in effective STEM teaching.

The role demands a master's degree plus at least seven years in curriculum development with a strong STEM emphasis, plus proven leadership of curriculum projects and teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, STEM, or Curriculum Development; a PhD is advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years in curriculum development with strong STEM focus.
• Proven leadership of curriculum design projects and teams.
• Solid knowledge of instructional design, learning theories, and assessment methods.
• Experience with educational technology and digital learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review, and revision of STEM curricula across grades.
• Collaborate with teachers, SMEs, and instructional designers on materials.
• Align content with national and international standards and tech advances.
• Develop assessments to measure learning outcomes and curriculum effectiveness.
• Provide professional development on STEM teaching methods.
• Research trends in STEM education to inform curriculum changes.
• Manage projects, timelines, resources, and progress tracking.
• Facilitate workshops for teachers and stakeholders.
• Evaluate impact of changes and propose data-driven improvements.
• Foster continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Skills

Curriculum design

STEM education

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Instructional design

Assessment design

Education

Master's degree in Education

PhD in Education or STEM (advantage)

Tools

Moodle

Google Classroom

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a progressive educational institution in Cape Town to recruit a Lead Curriculum Developer focused on STEM. You will design and refine cutting-edge curricula, align content with standards, and guide educators in effective STEM teaching.

The role demands a master's degree plus at least seven years in curriculum development with a strong STEM emphasis, plus proven leadership of curriculum projects and teams.