TECHNOLOGY & NATURAL SCIENCES TEACHER (GRADES 7 – 9)

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Tafelberg School in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Technology & Natural Sciences teacher for the Senior Phase (Grades 7–9) to join our team. The appointment is a school-based post with potential extension and starts 1 January 2027.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised Senior Phase teaching qualification, be registered with SACE, and demonstrate experience in inclusive education and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Recognised Senior Phase teaching qualification.
• Qualified to teach Technology and Natural Sciences in Grades 7–9.
• Registered with SACE.
• Police clearance.
• Sound knowledge of the CAPS curriculum with proven delivery.
• Experience teaching learners with learning barriers and challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge and application of the SIAS process and documentation.
• Ability to adapt lessons and learning materials to meet diverse learner needs.
• Strong classroom management and discipline skills.
• Willingness to participate fully in the academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular life of the school.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• A solid attendance record and professional work ethic.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Computer literate, with the ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
• A collaborative team player, able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary support team.
• A valid First Aid certificate and PDP are advantageous.
• Please include other subject strengths, sporting or co-curricular expertise in your application

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Differentiated instruction

ICT integration

English proficiency

Education

Senior Phase teaching qualification

Job description

• TECHNOLOGY & NATURAL SCIENCES TEACHER (GRADES 7 – 9)

TECHNOLOGY & NATURAL SCIENCES TEACHER (GRADES 7 – 9)

Technology & Natural Sciences Teacher (Grades 7–9)

Starting Date: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027
School Appointment (SGB) | Possibility of Extension

Tafelberg School, a public special needs school in Bothasig, Cape Town, is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Technology and Natural Sciences educator to join our Senior Phase team.

Minimum Requirements and Key Criteria

• A recognised Senior Phase teaching qualification
• Qualified to teach Technology and Natural Sciences in Grades 7–9
• Registered with SACE
• Police clearance
• Sound knowledge of the CAPS curriculum, with a proven track record of effective curriculum delivery
• Experience teaching learners with specific learning barriers and challenging behaviour
• Knowledge and application of the SIAS process and documentation
• Ability to adapt lessons and learning materials to meet diverse learner needs
• Strong classroom management and discipline skills
• Willingness to participate fully in the academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular life of the school
• Excellent written and spoken English
• A solid attendance record and professional work ethic
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently
• Computer literate, with the ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning
• A collaborative team player, able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary support team
• A valid First Aid certificate and PDP are advantageous
• Please include other subject strengths, sporting or co-curricular expertise in your application

Closing Date for Applications: 16 November 2026

Kindly note: If you do not receive an invitation for an interview within one week after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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