Physical Sciences Teacher (Grades 10-12)

A rural combined school in Polokwane needs a teacher who can hold a class and lift the marks. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll be based at a rural combined school in Polokwane. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Handle classroom discipline with the school's code of conduct
• Capture marks on SA-SAMS or the school's reporting platform before deadlines
• Supervise break duty, sport or a cultural activity each term
• Attend staff meetings, subject meetings and district workshops
• Give extra lessons to learners who are falling behind
• Meet parents to discuss progress, behaviour and support plans

• A B.Ed, or a degree plus PGCE, in the phase and subject you'll teach
• Good spoken and written command of the language of teaching
• Full SACE registration (provisional registration only for student or newly qualified teachers)
• Clear record on the National Register for Sex Offenders and a police clearance
• At least 1 year of classroom teaching, including teaching practice

• Experience with remedial or inclusive education
• Honours degree in your subject or in education management

• Housing allowance for SGB and state-funded posts where it applies
• School holidays in line with the school calendar
• Paid SACE CPTD workshops
• Fee discount for your own children at independent schools

• 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.