Senior Physical Science Educator - Lead, Mentor & Innovate

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Professional development

Advanced lab facilities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Physical Science Educator to lead advanced physics and chemistry instruction in Randburg. You will design curricula, supervise sophisticated experiments, and mentor junior teachers in a resource-rich environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and the ability to foster scientific inquiry among students while preparing them for STEM careers and further studies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Science or related field.
• Teaching qualification and professional registration.
• Minimum 5 years of secondary-level physical science teaching experience.
• Experience designing and supervising complex experiments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor junior teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced physical science concepts.
• Design and supervise laboratory experiments with safety and data collection.
• Develop lesson plans, assessments, and examinations.
• Foster critical thinking and scientific inquiry in students.
• Support students in science-related activities and competitions.
• Mentor junior science teachers and assist curriculum development.

Skills

Curriculum design

Lab supervision

Strong communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Physical Science

Teaching qualification

Professional registration

Tools

Laboratory equipment experience

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Physical Science Educator to lead advanced physics and chemistry instruction in Randburg. You will design curricula, supervise sophisticated experiments, and mentor junior teachers in a resource-rich environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and the ability to foster scientific inquiry among students while preparing them for STEM careers and further studies.