Teacher: STEAMS and Life Orientation

Abbotts; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is looking for passionate high school educators to inspire and challenge students in a dynamic learning environment. Candidates should possess a degree with specialization in their subjects, SACE certification, and 2-5 years of teaching experience. The role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and the integration of technology in education. This position aims to foster academic excellence and prepare students for life post-graduation.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years teaching experience required.
• SACE certification and police clearance mandatory.
• Ability to work with educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional programs in high school.
• Deliver future-focused education that motivates students.
• Maintain constructive partnerships with the community.

Skills

Teaching

Teamwork

Communication

Digital literacy

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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

Educators in the GET and FET phase will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfil their academic potential and prepare them for life after graduation. 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 (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• 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
• The ideal candidate will be creative and spark creativity with students.
• The ideal candidate will be "tech savvy" - being able to fly drones, design and 3D-print, work with a laser cutter and vinyl printer.
• The ideal candidate will be able to program micro bit controllers and build Lego-robotics with the students.
• The ideal candidate will expand the current STEAM offering at the school, incorporating AI into the STEAM curriculum.
• The ideal candidate will work with a team to organise and host an expo (annually) to showcase projects of the students throughout the academic year.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible to plan and budget for materials as needed.

Start date

1 January 2026