Senior Online Science Educator & Mentor (Remote)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Continuous professional development

Career stability

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Natural Sciences Educator to join a remote-first team. The role focuses on Grades 8-12, delivering biology, chemistry, and physics online with strong curriculum development and mentoring responsibilities.

You will lead virtual instruction, mentor junior educators, and stay updated on CAPS-aligned remote learning methods, leveraging educational technology to foster deep student understanding.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant Science field and a PGCE or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of Natural Sciences teaching at high school level (Grades 8-12).
• Proven experience designing and delivering online science curriculum and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine advanced Natural Sciences curriculum content for online delivery (Grades 8-12).
• Deliver engaging virtual lessons using diverse digital tools and pedagogical strategies.
• Design and implement online assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding.
• Mentor students and junior educators in online teaching practices and curriculum development.
• Stay current with science advances and educational technology trends for remote learning.

Skills

Online teaching

Curriculum design

STEM leadership

Student mentorship

Educational technology

Education

Master's in Science

PGCE or equivalent

SACE registration

Tools

Online learning platforms

CAPS alignment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Natural Sciences Educator to join a remote-first team. The role focuses on Grades 8-12, delivering biology, chemistry, and physics online with strong curriculum development and mentoring responsibilities.

You will lead virtual instruction, mentor junior educators, and stay updated on CAPS-aligned remote learning methods, leveraging educational technology to foster deep student understanding.