Remote Senior Life Sciences Educator (Biology)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote access

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Digital teaching resources

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Online Senior Life Sciences Educator to deliver Life Sciences (Biology) lessons to high school students across South Africa on a fully remote basis. The role emphasizes CAPS-aligned instruction, engaging online delivery, and student progress tracking.

You will create interactive digital materials, run synchronous and asynchronous sessions, assess learning outcomes, and collaborate with a remote curriculum team to support diverse learners while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Life Sciences (Biology, Zoology, Botany) or related field.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Registered with SACE (South African Council for Educators).
• Minimum 5 years of Life Sciences teaching at high school level.
• Proficiency delivering online education using digital tools.
• In-depth knowledge of CAPS Life Sciences curriculum for Grades 10-12.
• Strong communication, organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver online Life Sciences lessons aligned with CAPS (Grade 10-12).
• Create and curate digital learning materials (presentations, simulations, virtual labs, assessments).
• Facilitate synchronous and asynchronous learning activities.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments with feedback.
• Use LMS and other digital tools to manage courses and interactions.
• Provide individualized support to students and address learning needs.
• Collaborate with remote educators and curriculum specialists.
• Communicate regularly with students and guardians about progress.
• Stay updated on Life Sciences advances and online pedagogy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Digital pedagogy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

PGCE (or equivalent teaching qualification)

SACE registration

Tools

LMS proficiency

Digital learning tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Online Senior Life Sciences Educator to deliver Life Sciences (Biology) lessons to high school students across South Africa on a fully remote basis. The role emphasizes CAPS-aligned instruction, engaging online delivery, and student progress tracking.

You will create interactive digital materials, run synchronous and asynchronous sessions, assess learning outcomes, and collaborate with a remote curriculum team to support diverse learners while maintaining a