Senior Biology Educator: Inspire Future Scientists

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Well-equipped labs

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a reputable high school in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeking a Senior Biology Educator to deliver engaging biology education to Grades 10–12. You will develop innovative lessons, oversee experiments, and foster scientific curiosity in students.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc with Biology, a PGCE or equivalent, and at least four years of senior-secondary teaching experience, with strong classroom management and ICT-enabled teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with biology major and SA curriculum knowledge.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum 4 years teaching biology at senior secondary level.
• Residency or willingness to relocate to Polokwane, Limpopo.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology to Grades 10–12 following the SA National Curriculum.
• Develop engaging lessons, experiments and assessments.
• Assess student progress with tests, assignments and practicals.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and performance.
• Organize field trips and laboratory sessions.
• Collaborate with science department on interdisciplinary projects.
• Stay updated with advances in biology and pedagogy.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technology in teaching

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science (Biology major)

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Tools

Biology lab equipment

Digital teaching tools

Job description

Placements24 partners with a reputable high school in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeking a Senior Biology Educator to deliver engaging biology education to Grades 10–12. You will develop innovative lessons, oversee experiments, and foster scientific curiosity in students.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc with Biology, a PGCE or equivalent, and at least four years of senior-secondary teaching experience, with strong classroom management and ICT-enabled teaching skills.