Physical and Life Sciences Teacher (Senior Phase) (full-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 Physical and Life Sciences Teacher (Senior Phase) (full-time) at Curro Hillcrest in Hillcrest to commence duties in January 2027
Vacancy Reference: 29998
Curro is seeking to appoint a high school senior phase teacher at Curro Hillcrest in Hillcrest. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro and IEB curricula for the senior 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;
- 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;
- Behave professionally concerning punctuality, behaviour, and standards of work;
- Be fully involved in the High School’s extramural programme;
- Provide one-on-one tutoring support and extra lessons.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- BEd degree and/or PGCE in senior phase education, with the ability to teach one of Life Sciences or Physical Sciences to FET phase would be advantageous;
- Minimum 5 years’ experience would be advantageous;
- Knowledge of the IEB curriculum;
- Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, and standards of work;
- Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills;
- Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills;
- Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office;
- SACE-registered;
- Clear criminal record.
Closing date: 30 September 2026.
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