Natural Sciences & Life Sciences Teacher (FET Phase) (Maternity Post 2027) (part-time)
Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.
Curro seeks to appoint a Natural Sciences & Life Sciences Teacher (FET Phase) (Maternity Post 2027) (part-time) at Curro Durbanville in Durbanville to commence duties in January 2027
Vacancy Reference: 29717
Curro is seeking to appoint a high school FET phase teacher at Curro Durbanville in Durbanville. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the FET phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer; therefore, preference will be given to EE candidates.
Key performance areas
- Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
- Set up, implement, monitor and adjust the term plan as necessary, considering exams, assessments and school activities as well as the need for differentiated learning materials to accommodate barriers to learning
- Create baseline assessments to assess knowledge levels and, based on the assessment outcomes, make recommendations for subject choices/combinations, teaching methods and remedial work/catch-up programmes
- Plan and manage the classroom, including the assessment roster, classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
- Set up and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including moderation, revision and supervision
- Plan and manage extramural activities and outings
- Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons
Qualifications, experience and skills
- A minimum of five years’ teaching experience in the Further Education and Training (FET) Phase.
- A BEd degree and/or PGCE, with a specialisation in Life Sciences.
- The ability to teach dual-medium classes (Afrikaans and English). The candidate must be fully proficient and confident in teaching Life Sciences in both languages.
- Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
- Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.
- The willingness and ability to work extended hours and weekends when required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and educational technology platforms.
- Current SACE registration.
- A clear criminal record.
Closing date: 03 September 2026.
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