Substitute High School Teacher: Natural and Life Sciences

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Pretoria is seeking a skilled and passionate Natural and Life Sciences teacher for a 2-month substitute role starting on 19 January 2026. The ideal candidate should have experience with the IEB curriculum and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include preparing students for their IEB exams and interfacing with parents. This position requires SACE registration and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum.
• No criminal record and SACE registration required.
• Must own transportation and be a non-smoker.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students for success in IEB exams.
• Interface with parents and engage in ongoing teacher training.

Skills

Experience in the IEB curriculum

Inspiring curiosity

Critical thinking

Love of learning

Education

BEd or suitable degree and PGCE qualification

Job description

Substitute High School Teacher: Natural and Life Sciences

Vacancy – Substitute High School Teacher: Natural and Life Sciences

The High School at Rosemary Hill, located on Rosemary Hill Farm in Pretoria, is seeking a skilled and passionate Natural and Life Sciences teacher for a 2-month contract, starting on Monday, 19 January and ending on Friday, 20 March 2026. The ideal candidate will need experience in the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum, inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning, to prepare students for success in their IEB exams.

Other duties include but are not limited to interfacing with parents and engaging in ongoing teacher training.

Suitable candidates will:

• Have a BEd, or suitable degree and PGCE qualification with specialisations in Natural and Life Sciences.
• Proven experience teaching the IEB curriculum.
• No criminal record
• Be SACE-registered
• Own transportation
• Be a non-smoker

Please submit your curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a brief motivation why you would like to be an educator
at The High School and three references by email to:

The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application itself will not necessarily entitle the applicant to an interview. Candidates not contacted within two weeks of the closing date shall consider their application unsuccessful.