Maternity Post Life Sciences and Natural Sciences Teacher

Pinelands High School; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A public school in Cape Town seeks a dedicated Maternity Post Teacher for Life Sciences and Natural Sciences. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative staff team focusing on holistic student development. Applicants should possess the necessary degree, SACE registration, and at least three years of relevant teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching as per timetable, conducting extracurricular activities, and participating in school functions. This is a full-time position available until October 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with SACE (South African Council of Educators).
• At least three years of experience in teaching Life Sciences and Natural Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach Life Sciences and Natural Sciences according to the timetable.
• Carry out extra mural activities as allocated.
• Participate in professional development programmes.

Skills

Teaching Life Sciences

Teaching Natural Sciences

Computer Literacy

Effective use of Microsoft and Google suites

Education

Appropriate degree for teaching Life Sciences and Natural Sciences

Job description

Job Advert Summary

We are a diverse, progressive, high-functioning public school which seeks to employ professionals who are hard-working, resilient, passionate, and ready to immerse themselves in the holistic development of young people.

The following permanent full-time SGB post is available from 20 April to 19 October 2026.

Maternity Post Life Sciences and Natural Sciences Teacher

The successful candidate will become part of a cohesive and happy staff team with a clear vision for the power of education in the lives of individuals, and in their families and communities.

Closing date: 06 February 2026

Should applicants not have heard from the school by 16 February 2026, they may assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have an appropriate degree and qualification to teach Life Sciences and Natural Sciences.
• Be registered with SACE (South African Council of Educators).
• At least three years of Experience in teaching Life Sciences and Natural Sciences.
• Be computer literate and capable of effectively using the Microsoft and Google suits to enhance teaching and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach Life Sciences and Natural Sciences to a range of classes as specified in the school timetable.

Carry out extra mural activities as allocated which may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the areas of your interest.

Where the organisational needs of the school so demand, the employee may be required to teach classes, subjects, grades, groups or learning areas in which the employee may be competent, whether by qualification, experience or knowledge.

Give instruction in accordance with their timetable and undertake the relevant preparation, evaluation and assessment appropriate thereto.

Attend school functions, staff meetings, professional meetings/workshops and parent meetings without additional remuneration, or other such gatherings as and when required to do so by the Principal or other competent authority.

Participate in personal and professional development programmes implemented by or through the school, including, but not limited to, site visitation by WCED officials, management staff and colleagues.

The specific duties expected of the employee are embodied in the Personnel Administration Measures (PAM) determined by the Minister of Education in terms of the Employment of Educators Act 1998 and the Regulations made in terms of the Act.