SPORTS SCIENCE TEACHER (Grade 10)

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Sports Science Teacher for a fixed term of one year. The ideal candidate will foster a love for sports and must have a diploma or degree in sport management or sport science. Responsibilities include leading classes, inspiring students, and having relevant coaching experience. The position offers a supportive and creative environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive, inclusive, and creative environment

Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration

Qualifications

• Relevant management qualifications in sport management are crucial.
• Experience in business administration, marketing, or event management.
• Current Police Clearance required.
• Understanding of curriculum objectives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love of Sports in students.
• Lead a classroom independently.
• Manage and teach sports-related curriculum.

Skills

Experience in coaching and teaching

Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

High energy and enthusiasm for teaching sports

Ability to work under pressure

Student-centered approach

Education

Diploma or degree in sport management or sport science

Job description

Johannesburg Polytech Institute – Founded 1994 – Excellence in Education

VACANCY:

SPORTS SCIENCE TEACHER (Grade 10)

• Contract: Fixed Term (1 Year)
• Start Date: January 2025
• Closing Date: 11 November 2025

We are looking to appoint an experienced Sports Science Teacher for a fixed period of one year, who will inspire a love of Sports.

Key Responsibilities

• To excel in sport business management relevant management qualifications are crucial. These often include courses in sport management courses, combined with experience in business administration, marketing, or event management.

Requirements

• A diploma or degree in sport management courses or sport science courses is typically required. These programs cover core topics such as sports governance, marketing, athlete development, and sports psychology, forming the foundation for roles in sports management jobs and sport business management jobs.
• Relevant management qualifications are crucial. These often include courses in sport management courses, combined with experience in business administration, marketing, or event management.
• Current Police Clearance
• Experience in coaching and teaching
• Experience and/or understanding curriculum objectives would be an advantage
• Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in a classroom (practicals included)
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Growth mindset, proactive attitude, student-centered approach.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• High energy and enthusiasm for teaching sports.

Why Join JPI

• Tradition of academic excellence and 100% Matric pass rate.
• Supportive, inclusive, and creative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Our policy stipulates that staff are required to undergo all the necessary background checks in keeping with the requirements for safeguarding and child protection in South Africa and all staff perform duties in accordance with our school’s HR Policies.

The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. The appointment of candidates is at the sole discretion of Johannesburg Polytech Institute, taking into account factors such as Employment Equity Policy. Applications are welcomed from South African citizens only or persons with a valid work permit. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Johannesburg Polytech Institute, 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 11/11/2025