PHYSICAL SCIENCES / NATURAL SCIENCES TEACHER

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Zwaanswyk High School invites qualified candidates for full-time SGB Educator posts in Physical Sciences / Natural Sciences, starting 1 January 2027. A relevant degree and PGCE (or similar) plus SACE registration or proof of application are required, with at least two years of high school teaching experience and strong classroom management.

Applicants should be proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, interactive whiteboards, and online resources; indicate subjects you can teach in your cover

Qualifications

• SACE registration or proof of application for registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective classroom management and discipline.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace and interactive whiteboards.
• Willingness to contribute to the school's extra-mural programme.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Sciences / Natural Sciences as allocated.
• Prepare and deliver lessons aligned to curriculum standards.
• Assess and track student progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain an engaging learning environment and manage classroom behavior.
• Contribute to extra-mural activities and school life.

Skills

SACE registration

Strong communication

Classroom management

MS Office & Google Workspace

Extra-curricular planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

PHYSICAL SCIENCES / NATURAL SCIENCES TEACHER

ZWAANSWYK HIGH SCHOOL
SGB VACANCIES: EDUCATORS

Applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited for full-time SGB EDUCATOR posts at ZWAANSWYK HIGH SCHOOL commencing 1 January 2027.

SUBJECTS:

• Accounting
• Life Orientation / Geography
• Mathematics
• Physical Sciences / Natural Sciences

REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant degree and professional teaching qualification (PGCE or similar) in the subject(s) applied for.
• A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at high school level (FET experience in the relevant subject will be advantageous).
• An excellent academic track record and professional conduct.
• SACE registration or proof of application for registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective classroom management and discipline skills.
• Fully proficient and computer literate in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, interactive whiteboards and the internet (experience in using interactive whiteboards will be an advantage).
• Ability to contribute to the school’s extra-mural programme. Please state the extra-mural activities you can offer.
• Please state NRSO clearance certificate.
• Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which subject(s) you can teach.

A COVER LETTER MUST BE INCLUDED
PLEASE STATE CLEARLY WHICH SUBJECT(S) YOU CAN TEACH.

CLOSING DATE: 30 OCTOBER 2026 AT 12H00

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be expected to be available for interviews at a date, time and place determined by ZWHS.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Prospective employees are obliged to confirm (on an affidavit) that they have never been convicted of a sexual offence against a child or person, as well as provide a police clearance and NRSO certificate.

The SGB reserves the right not to appoint an applicant, should the needs of the school change.