Senior School Laboratory Technician (Full Time)

Senior School Laboratory Technician (Full Time)

Established in 1879, St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an independent, all-girls Anglican School situated in Hillcrest, Pretoria. The School prides itself in achieving a balance between the spiritual, moral, academic, cultural and physical development of its students and enjoys an excellent reputation, nationally and internationally. We provide a caring, unique and dynamic educational environment for day scholars from Grade 0 to Grade 12 and boarders from Grade 5 to Grade 12.

St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls in Pretoria is inviting applications for the following position available from January 2026:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to prepare and assist with teaching practical lessons in designated subjects from Grades 8-12
• Maintain and develop a high standard of student achievement in designated subjects from Grades 8-12
• Assist with assessments during practical tests and examinations
• Manage storage and stock control, in line with Health and Safety Compliance in Labs
• Build a supportive and caring environment in which all staff, students and parents thrive
• Incorporate the St Mary’s DSG values into daily activities
• Contribute to the wider life at the school, through involvement in the extracurricular and pastoral care programmes
• Provide administrative and organizational support as required by Subject Heads and Learning Area Coordinator
• Responsible for all duties as required of a Laboratory Technician

Qualifications/Special Skills

• A recognised academic degree, with Laboratory Technology as a specialisation, professional teaching qualification and SACE registered
• A love and passion for the Sciences.
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• Knowledge of the OHS Act preferred
• Have proof of clearance against the Sexual Offenders and Child Protection Registry – this is required for any staff member working in a school environment
• Experience and confidence in IEB curriculum delivery will be an advantage
• Be innovative, embrace technology in the classroom and display a creative teaching style
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic team
• Ability to build healthy relationships with staff, students and parents
• Willing to support, promote and work within the Anglican ethos of the School

Please clearly mark the position you are applying for and forward your CV to recruitment@stmarys.pta.school.za

No application will be considered after the closing date. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you had not heard from us in 2 weeks, your application will have been unsuccessful. An application in itself does not guarantee an interview. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

CLOSING DATE: 25 April 2025

Duxbury Rd, Hillcrest, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa