Physical Sciences Teacher (Grades 10-12)

A rural combined school in eMalahleni needs a teacher who can hold a class and lift the marks. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Capture marks on SA-SAMS or the school's reporting platform before deadlines
• Handle classroom discipline with the school's code of conduct
• Attend staff meetings, subject meetings and district workshops
• Give extra lessons to learners who are falling behind
• Keep learner profiles and a tidy teacher file for subject advisers
• Meet parents to discuss progress, behaviour and support plans

• Good spoken and written command of the language of teaching
• Full SACE registration (provisional registration only for student or newly qualified teachers)
• You can manage a class of 35 or more without losing control
• Sound knowledge of CAPS and the assessment policy for your phase
• Clear record on the National Register for Sex Offenders and a police clearance
• A B.Ed, or a degree plus PGCE, in the phase and subject you'll teach

• Comfortable with Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams for homework
• Honours degree in your subject or in education management
• Experience marking for the NSC or IEB

• Pension and medical aid for permanent posts
• School holidays in line with the school calendar
• Housing allowance for SGB and state-funded posts where it applies
• Fee discount for your own children at independent schools

• Add your matric results or pass rates for your classes if they improved; hard numbers beat adjectives.
• Mention the extra-murals you can run, as smaller schools often choose the teacher who can also coach.