Senior Physics Educator - Lead Dept, Hybrid Work, Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid working model

Subsidised school fees

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Physics Educator for a respected Bloemfontein secondary school. You will lead the science department, delivering advanced physics, conducting labs, and mentoring students for national exams and future studies.

You must hold a BSc in Physics with a PGCE or equivalent, be SACE registered, and bring 7+ years of high school physics teaching experience. The role supports a hybrid model with on-site teaching and remote prep.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering physics instruction to senior secondary students.
• Ability to design and implement engaging laboratory activities.
• Strong assessment design and feedback skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver physics curriculum for Grades 10–12.
• Lead lectures, demonstrations, and labs to illustrate physics concepts.
• Assess student understanding via assignments, tests, and practicals.
• Provide feedback and individualized support to improve physics knowledge.
• Foster safe, stimulating learning environments that encourage curiosity.
• Mentor students in exam preparation including matriculation.
• Collaborate with science educators on interdisciplinary learning.
• Maintain physics laboratory equipment and safety standards.

Skills

Curriculum development

Lab/Practical instruction

Assessment design

Student mentoring

Education

BSc in Physics

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

SACE registration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Physics Educator for a respected Bloemfontein secondary school. You will lead the science department, delivering advanced physics, conducting labs, and mentoring students for national exams and future studies.

You must hold a BSc in Physics with a PGCE or equivalent, be SACE registered, and bring 7+ years of high school physics teaching experience. The role supports a hybrid model with on-site teaching and remote prep.