Life Sciences Teacher (Independent High School)

How2Apply Talent Network
Upington, Northern Cape
Full-time
Posted 39 min ago
Full-time Education & Teaching
R26 250 – R34 250/month
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Job Description

Teach at a rural combined school in Upington where your planning, marking and patience all count. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Location: Upington, Northern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

  • Prepare Grade 12 learners for prelims and the NSC exams
  • Attend staff meetings, subject meetings and district workshops
  • Capture marks on SA-SAMS or the school's reporting platform before deadlines
  • Set, mark and moderate formal assessment tasks for the term
  • Meet parents to discuss progress, behaviour and support plans

You'll need

  • At least 1 year of classroom teaching, including teaching practice
  • Good spoken and written command of the language of teaching
  • Clear record on the National Register for Sex Offenders and a police clearance
  • Sound knowledge of CAPS and the assessment policy for your phase
  • You can manage a class of 35 or more without losing control

What's in it for you

  • School holidays in line with the school calendar
  • Paid SACE CPTD workshops
  • Housing allowance for SGB and state-funded posts where it applies

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: two recent lesson plans you wrote yourself plus SACE registration certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Upington.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Mention the extra-murals you can run, as smaller schools often choose the teacher who can also coach.
  • Bring a short sample lesson to the interview; many schools ask you to teach for 15 minutes.

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Job details
SalaryR26 250 – R34 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationUpington, Northern Cape
CategoryEducation & Teaching
Experience5+ years
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date24 October 2026
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