Teacher STEAM (Senior Phase - Fixed Term Contract)

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Phase Educator. This role involves planning and delivering an academic program, guiding student decisions, and maintaining professional relationships within the community. Candidates must have a relevant degree and several years of teaching experience. The position offers a fixed-term contract and aims to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years Teaching Experience required.
• Ability to think critically and effectively problem solve.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess academic program to maximize student potential.
• Maintain constructive partnerships with community members.
• Accountable for academic delivery and assessment.

Skills

Communication and collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education

SACE certification

First Aid

Tools

Computer and digital literacy

Job description

Teacher STEAM (Senior Phase - Fixed Term Contract)

ADvTECH

Johannesburg South, Gauteng

Contract

Closing Date 30 November 2025

Division: Abbotts High School

Business Unit: Johannesburg South

Company primary industry: Education Management

Job functional area: Education

Contract term: 12 months

Job Description

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Senior Phase Educators will plan, deliver and assess a rigorous and relevant academic programme to all students in the classes assigned in order to maximize the emotional, social and intellectual wellbeing of all students in their care. They will guide students, in important decisions on subject choices and create an encouraging learning environment which stimulates and inspires students and helps them to realize their full potential.

They will need :-

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• a Degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (Senior Phase or FET) and possibly a specialized degree if teaching into a specialist subject
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching, if applicable
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid
• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately

Start Date 01/01/2026

View the full advertisement and apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

(Please note that the above link will direct you off the ISASA website and onto the ADvTECH Career Portal site. If you do not have an existing account on the ADvTECH portal, you may need to register on their website to apply for this vacancy. You do not need to register on the ISASA site.)