Life Sciences Educator

LIFE SCIENCES Post Level 1 Educator required for a Western Cape Education Department (WCED) post.

This will be a fixed-term contract for approx. 3 - 9 months as the post has been advertised via the WCED. Must be available to start from Term 3 2025 (22 July 2025).

Candidates are encouraged to apply via Vacancy List 2/2025 on the WCED E-Recruitment Platform, should they be interested in a permanent Life Sciences post at The Settlers High School.

Closing date for applications: 3 June 2025.

Appropriate FET Academic Qualifications in LIfe Orientation and Afrikaans.

Experienced in Teaching Grades 8 to 12.

High IQ, EQ, SQ and AQ.

Involvement in Culture and Sport.

Excellent ICT skills.

• TEACHING
• To engage in class teaching which will foster a purposeful progression in learning and which is consistent with the learning areas and programmes of subjects and grades as determined.
• To be a class teacher.
• To prepare lessons taking into account orientation, regional courses, new approaches, techniques, evaluation, aids, etc in their field.
• To take on a leadership role in respect of the subject, learning area or phase, if required.
• To plan, co-ordinate control, administer, evaluate and report on learners academic progress.
• To recognise that learning is an active process and be prepared to use a variety of strategies to meet the outcomes of the curriculum.
• To establish a classroom environment which stimulates positive learning and actively engages learners in the learning process.
• To consider and utilise the learners own experiences as a fundamental and valuable resource.
• EXTRA & CO-CURRICULAR
• To assist the departmental head to identify aspects which require special attention and to assist in addressing them.
• To cater for the educational and general welfare of all learners in his or her care.
• To assist the principal in overseeing learner counselling and guidance, careers, discipline and the general welfare of all learners.
• ADMINISTRATIVE
• To co-ordinate and control all the academic activities of each subject taught.
• To control and co-ordinate stock and equipment which is used and required.
• To perform or assist with one or more of other non-teaching administrative duties such as:
• • Secretary to general staff meeting and/or others
  • Fire drill and first aid
  • Timetabling
  • Collection of fees and other monies
  • Staff welfare
  • Accidents
• INTERACTION WITH STAKEHOLDERS
• To participate in agreed school/educator appraisal processes in order to regularly review their professional practice with the aim of improving teaching, learning and management.
• To contribute to the professional development of colleagues by sharing knowledge, ideas and resources.
• To remain informed of current developments in educational thinking and curriculum development.
• To participate in the schools governing body if elected to do so.
• COMMUNICATION
• To co-operate with colleagues of all grades in order to maintain a good teaching standard and progress among learners and to foster administrative efficiency within the school.
• To collaborate with educators of other schools in organising and conducting extra and co-curricular activities.
• To meet parents and discuss with them the conduct and progress of their children.
• To participate in departmental committees, seminars and courses in order to contribute to and/or update ones professional views/standards.
• To maintain contact with sporting, social, cultural and community organisations.
• To have contact with the public on behalf of the principal.

Information :

• Company : Settlers High School
• Position : Life Sciences Educator
• Location : Bellville, Western Cape
• Country : ZA