STEM Specialist Educator: Lead Innovation and Projects

Placements24

East London

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 540,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a passionate Specialist Educator with expertise in STEM to inspire students through inquiry-based lessons and hands-on projects. You will lead the STEM curriculum and integrate technology to foster critical thinking and problem solving.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a PGCE, with at least four years of secondary teaching experience. You will collaborate with colleagues, assess learning progress, and drive innovative

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE).
Minimum of 4 years of experience teaching STEM at the secondary level.
Demonstrated passion for STEM education and student-centered learning.
Experience with educational technology and project-based learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver engaging, inquiry-based STEM lessons.
Integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies in STEM education.
Oversee STEM-related projects, competitions, and extracurricular activities.
Assess student understanding and progress using formative and summative methods.
Collaborate with colleagues to align the STEM curriculum across grades.