Online School Educator: Physical Sciences

Optimi Learning; Centurion; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimi Learning seeks an experienced educator to join our Online School team. You will deliver CAPS-aligned lessons remotely, plan and run interactive online sessions, and monitor learner progress across the FET Phase.

The role requires 5+ years of teaching experience, SACE registration, and fluency in Afrikaans and English. You will engage with guardians and learners through virtual classes, assessments and feedback, while maintaining high academic standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (BEd) or PGCE in related field required.
• 5+ years of teaching in the FET Phase with a minimum of 3 years teaching Grade 12.
• SACE registered.
• Extensive subject knowledge and strong teaching and assessment skills.
• Experience with online teaching is advantageous.
• Computer literacy including MS Office and Google Chrome.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned with the CAPS curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging online lessons.
• Monitor learner progress and provide interventions where needed.
• Conduct extra classes, masterclasses and virtual sessions with learners and guardians.
• Mark assessments and track learner performance.
• Mark and moderate SBA components, analyze learner performance trends, and give feedback.
• Contribute to creation and delivery of formal assessments and subject sessions.
• Promote learner well-being and provide educational guidance.
• Manage daily admin including attendance, marks, and parent communication.
• Provide reports and feedback on learner progress.
• Participate in staff meetings and curriculum planning.
• Ensure effective communication with learners, parents and teams.
• Research and implement innovative teaching strategies and technologies.
• Engage in continual professional development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

5+ years teaching

Online teaching

Afrikaans fluency

English fluency

Clear communication

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor of Education or PGCE

Tools

MS Office

Google Chrome

Job description

Optimi isseekingwell-organised, passionate, and people-centrededucator to join our Online School team.In response to sustained growth and expanding enrolments, we invite applications from experienced educators who are confident in their subject area, take pride in high-quality teaching, and thrive in a structured, online learning environment.The ideal candidate should be proactive, reflectiveeducator who value clear communication, sound academic standards, and continuous improvement. The successful applicant will contribute meaningfully to a collaborative online school committed to academic excellence and learner success.

• Physical Science (Grade 10-12)

REQUIREMENTS

• BachelorofEducation(BEd)DegreeorPGCEinrelatedfield.
• 5+yearsteachingexperienceintheFETPhase,witha minimum of 3yearsteachingGrade 12.
• SACE registered.
• Extensive subject knowledge and good teaching and assessment skills.
• Experience with online teaching (will beadvantageous).
• Computer literacy (essential):MS suite, Google Chrome.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

DUTIES

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned with the CAPS curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, interactive online lessons.
• Monitor learner progress and provide interventions where needed.
• Conduct extra classes, masterclasses, and virtual sessions with learners and guardians.
• Mark assessments and track learner performance.
• Mark and moderate SBA components,analyzelearner performance trends, and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in the creation and delivery of formal assessments and subject-related sessions.
• Promote learner well-being andprovideappropriate educational guidance.
• Manage daily admin, including attendance, marks, and parent communication.
• Provide reports and feedback on learner progress.
• Participate in staff meetings and curriculum planning.
• Ensure efficient communication with learners, parents, and internal teams.
• Research and implement innovative teaching strategies and technologies.
• Engage in continuous professional development and knowledge sharing.

This position is remote.