Life Sciences Teacher

Remuneration:	to be discussed
Location:	Cape Town, Claremont
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Junior/Mid
Job policy:	Employment Equity position
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Herschel Girls School

Herschel Girls Senior School is looking for a Life Sciences Teacher to start in January 2025, as the current teacher is retiring. The school follows the IEB NSC qualification and seeks an innovative and forward-thinking teacher to join the staff. The ideal candidate will be a qualified teacher passionate about leadership in their field.

The following criteria are essential:

• A demonstrable passion for and expert experience in teaching life sciences up to and including Grade 12; IEB experience is an advantage
• A proven ability to establish a dynamic learning environment in the classroom and to design a rich and relevant curriculum and lessons that nurture curiosity and intellectual agility
• The ability to integrate technology with confidence and flair to support a blended learning environment which engages students
• A willingness to work within the values and ethos of the school and a commitment to involve oneself in the broader extramural programme on offer at the school
• To hold at heart the school’s tagline of “learning to make a difference” for oneself and the pupils in one’s care
• Excellent relational skills which allow for the development of a progressive, safe, inclusive and exciting teaching environment
• Have a healthy self-awareness and a well-developed sense of duty of care towards one’s students and one’s colleagues
• An understanding and appreciation of girls’ education and the nuances applicable to support the educational premise of nurturing confident, independent, caring, resolute and inspiring girls
• The ability to explore a rapidly changing educational landscape with an openness and eagerness for ongoing professional and personal development to support change
• The skills and care required to be a tutor within the House system which we operate at Herschel. This involves active engagement with a small group of students across the grades, having oversight of their well-being and their academic progress
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills
• To be fully committed to the school’s transformation, equity and belonging strategic objectives in support of an equitable, inclusive and safe school environment for all
• To be supportive of the Christian Anglican ethos of the School

A letter of application (sent as an attachment), accompanied by a comprehensive CV, three contactable references, proof of SACE registration, a SACE clearance certificate, and a Police Clearance certificate, should be submitted in the form at this link https://bit.ly/lifesciencesteacher. Candidates should also send the information to seniorlifesciencesvacancies@herschel.org.za by Sunday, 8 September 2024.

Note: please only apply to this role if it is applicable to you.

Company Description

Herschel Girls School, founded in 1922, situated in Claremont Cape Town, is an inclusive independent Anglican school for girls from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 which welcomes pupils and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Herschel is committed to transformation and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that gives preference, where appropriate in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan, to candidates from the designated groups. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.

Posted on 29 Aug 12:22, Closing date 8 Sep