Senior Computer Science Teacher & Curriculum Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Medical aid and pension contributions

Leadership roles within department

Supportive academic environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computer Science Teacher for a prestigious Stellenbosch school. Lead curriculum development, teach high school CS topics (Python, Java, data structures, algorithms) and mentor students in coding projects and competitions.

You will design rigorous assessments, integrate modern pedagogies, and collaborate with IT and faculty to advance the school's STEM programs. A PGCE and SA teaching eligibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field required.
• Teaching qualification and high school teaching experience required.
• Strong programming language knowledge and CS concepts.
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment design.

Responsibilities

• Teach CS to high school students incl. Python/Java, data structures and algorithms.
• Develop and implement rigorous CS curriculum aligned with standards.
• Design assessments, projects, and exams to gauge progress.
• Mentor students in programming projects and coding clubs.
• Maintain labs and collaborate with IT for school tech initiatives.
• Guide students toward STEM careers and competitions.
• Communicate progress to parents and maintain records.

Skills

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Mentoring students

Strong classroom management

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Adolescent engagement

Pedagogical innovation

Programming languages (Python, Java)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Master's degree advantageous

PGCE or teaching qualification

SACE registration

Tools

LMS (Moodle/Google Classroom)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computer Science Teacher for a prestigious Stellenbosch school. Lead curriculum development, teach high school CS topics (Python, Java, data structures, algorithms) and mentor students in coding projects and competitions.

You will design rigorous assessments, integrate modern pedagogies, and collaborate with IT and faculty to advance the school's STEM programs. A PGCE and SA teaching eligibility are expected.