Upington Primary Science Teacher — Inspire Young Minds

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape is seeking a dedicated Primary School Science Teacher to ignite scientific curiosity in young learners. You will craft engaging, hands-on lessons aligned with CAPS and deliver practical experiments in a safe, supportive classroom environment.

The role requires a passion for teaching science to primary students, a solid B.Ed. or PGCE, and experience with CAPS. Collaboration with colleagues and regular parent communication are key components of the position.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification with a specialization in Primary Education.
• Experience teaching primary school grades is essential.
• Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum, especially science.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, hands-on science lessons.
• Familiarity with Upington, Northern Cape community is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver age-appropriate science lessons for primary students.
• Create hands-on experiments and activities promoting inquiry.
• Assess student understanding using varied methods.
• Maintain a safe, well-equipped science classroom.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance learning experiences.
• Communicate student progress to parents as needed.
• Align content with CAPS science requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Patience and enthusiasm

Science teaching ability

Education

B.Ed.

PGCE

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape is seeking a dedicated Primary School Science Teacher to ignite scientific curiosity in young learners. You will craft engaging, hands-on lessons aligned with CAPS and deliver practical experiments in a safe, supportive classroom environment.

The role requires a passion for teaching science to primary students, a solid B.Ed. or PGCE, and experience with CAPS. Collaboration with colleagues and regular parent communication are key components of the position.