STEM Curriculum Designer - Impactful & Growth‑Oriented

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking an innovative Curriculum Developer with a STEM focus to design and implement engaging learning materials aligned with national standards.

Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts and instructional designers to create curricula, lesson plans, activities, assessments and digital resources. The role drives pedagogical excellence and student success across KwaZulu-Natal through evidence-based improvements and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Education with curriculum development specialization.
• Proven experience in designing curricula, preferably STEM.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with South African educational policies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and revise STEM curricula for various education levels.
• Create engaging instructional materials, including lesson plans, activities, assessments, and digital resources.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and teachers to ensure pedagogical soundness.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of curricula through data analysis and feedback.
• Stay abreast of latest STEM education research and best practices.

Skills

Pedagogical theories

Instructional design

Writing & communication

Project management

SA education policies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Education with specialization in curriculum development

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking an innovative Curriculum Developer with a STEM focus to design and implement engaging learning materials aligned with national standards.

Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts and instructional designers to create curricula, lesson plans, activities, assessments and digital resources. The role drives pedagogical excellence and student success across KwaZulu-Natal through evidence-based improvements and ongoing professional development.