Senior Life Sciences Teacher | Secondary School Leader

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybride; ZAR 480 000 - 620 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Labs access

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Life Sciences Teacher to deliver Biology and related sciences to Grades 8–12. The ideal candidate will foster inquiry-based learning, design practicals, and assess progress.

The role requires a BSc with Biology, a PGCE, 6+ years of secondary teaching experience, SACE registration, and strong classroom management. You will collaborate with peers in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Biology and a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience teaching Life Sciences at secondary level.
• Strong understanding of national Life Sciences curriculum requirements.
• Demonstrated classroom management and engagement across diverse learners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Develop and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned Life Sciences lessons for grades 8–12.
• Design and conduct practical laboratory experiments and fieldwork with student safety in mind.
• Assess student learning using tests, projects and practicals with timely feedback.
• Create an inclusive classroom that promotes critical thinking and curiosity.
• Collaborate with the science department to update Life Sciences curriculum and resources.
• Mentor junior Life Sciences teachers and share best practices.

Connaissances

Classroom management

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Communication

Lab safety

Formation

BSc Biology

PGCE or equivalent

Outils

Laboratory equipment

Educational technology

Description du poste

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Life Sciences Teacher to deliver Biology and related sciences to Grades 8–12. The ideal candidate will foster inquiry-based learning, design practicals, and assess progress.

The role requires a BSc with Biology, a PGCE, 6+ years of secondary teaching experience, SACE registration, and strong classroom management. You will collaborate with peers in a supportive school community.