Mathematics and Physics Teacher (High School)

Curro Holdings Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd. seeks a Mathematics and Physics Teacher (High School) for Curro Heritage House in Durban, starting January 2027. The role requires teaching and coordinating across senior phase subjects per Curro and IEB curricula, with a focus on knowledge transfer and learner growth.

The ideal candidate has a BEd/PGCE in the senior phase, at least 2 years’ experience, knowledge of IEB, and strong planning and communication skills. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• BEd degree and/or PGCE in senior phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a senior phase teacher.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum.
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate a range of subjects as per the Curro and IEB curricula for the senior phase.
• Plan lessons using modern-day tools and prepare workbooks; measure academic progress.
• Set up and monitor term plans, with differentiated learning materials for barriers to learning.
• Plan and manage the classroom, including the assessment roster and parent communication.
• Set up and manage formal and continuous assessments and homework; include moderation and revision.
• Plan extramural activities and provide one-on-one tutoring support.

Skills

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Report-writing

Communication

Organisational skills

Planning

Education

BEd/PGCE in senior phase education

Honours in Education (advantageous)

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint Mathematics and Physics Teacher (High School) (full-time) at Curro Heritage House in Durban to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 31479

Curro is seeking to appoint a high school senior phase teacher at Curro Heritage House in Durban. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro and IEB curricula for the senior phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
• Set up, implement, monitor and adjust the term plan as necessary, considering exams, assessments and school activities as well as the need for differentiated learning materials to accommodate barriers to learning
• Plan and manage the classroom, including the assessment roster, classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Set up and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd degree and/or PGCE in senior phase education, with an honours degree in education (in the relevant subject/s) advantageous
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a senior phase teacher
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

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Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
https://www.curro.co.za