St George’s Grammar School is a vibrant, co-educational, inclusive and innovative independent school, preparing pupils for a successful future.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
IT AND ROBOTICS TEACHER/IT INTEGRATOR
The Preparatory School seeks to appoint an experienced, suitably qualified IT teacher to teach Grade Pre-R to Grade 7 IT and Robotics from 01 January 2027. The successful candidate should be passionate about technology and innovation, inspire curiosity and creativity and foster computational thinking and problem-solving skills in pupils across all grade levels. They will be committed to delivering engaging, future-focused lessons and will actively contribute to the vibrant cultural life of the school.
The requirements for this position are:
- A recognised professional teaching qualification and appropriate teaching experience, preferably with a specialisation in IT, Computer Science or a related field.
- A willingness to work in alignment with the values, mission and vision of SGGS, embracing diversity and making inclusion fundamental to all aspects of school life.
- The ability to teach coding and programming, including Scratch, HTML/CSS and Python, with an understanding of how to develop these skills progressively across different age groups.
- Practical experience in teaching Robotics.
- A minimum Google Certified Educator Level 1 qualification, with a willingness to pursue further professional certification.
- The ability to manage and maintain a functional IT laboratory, including basic troubleshooting, device management and the preparation of resources for teaching and learning.
- The ability to integrate technology meaningfully into the curriculum and design engaging, age-appropriate and innovative learning experiences.
- Experience in using technology to support differentiated learning, pupil support and inclusive education.
- The ability to provide guidance and training to staff in the effective use of educational technology.
- An understanding of digital citizenship, online safety and the responsible and ethical use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
- An interest in researching current and emerging trends in educational technology and identifying practical, sustainable solutions to meet the needs of the school.
- A sound understanding of the CAPS curriculum, with an awareness of relevant international developments and best practice in technology education.
- The ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
- Flexibility, initiative, creativity and a collaborative approach, with a willingness to contribute to the wider academic, cultural and extra-mural life of the school.
- A future-focused approach to teaching and learning, with a passion for preparing pupils to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
- Proof of current SACE registration and the required sexual offender and other relevant safeguarding clearances.
Interested persons are requested to complete this application form, upload a letter of application and a CV.
Closing date for applications is Monday, 26 October 2026.
SGGS is committed to the achievement of diversity and equity in employment.
The School reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. If you have not been contacted by the 30 November 2026, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
St George’s Grammar School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are cognising and accepting this disclaimer.
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