Dainfern College High School requires a Physical Sciences Teacher to commence on 1 January 2026.

HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL SCIENCES TEACHER (GRADES 8-12)

Dainfern College is an independent, English-medium, co-educational school catering for Grades 0-12 and is situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect. We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools. School details can be found at www.dainferncollege.co.za.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an innovative, creative and professional teacher with a comprehensive understanding of the IEB Physical Sciences SAGs.
• Have a suitable degree, professional teaching qualification and SACE registration.
• Be able to design original assessments and practical work at both FET and GET levels.
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills and be detail oriented.
• Be willing to contribute to a dynamic and flexible Physical Sciences department.
• Be responsible for all duties as required of an academic educator.
• Show commitment to subject-related activities.
• Lead a classroom first by example of conduct and then by instructing students through teaching excellence.
• Incorporate the school’s values into daily teaching.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents.
• Be energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
• Have an open and creative outlook on education.
• Be a good team player.
• Have Google Education Suite literacy.
• Show willingness to be involved in the extramural programme of the school.

Experience at IEB marking would be an advantage.

A competitive remuneration package, superior facilities and a wonderful working environment will be enjoyed by the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV with at least two recent contactable referees for the attention of Mr Andrew Baker to hr@dainferncollege.co.za.

Please use “Physical Science Teacher” as the subject line.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 6 June 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by Monday, 30 June 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications timeously. Dainfern College reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants being automatically disqualified from consideration.

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Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer.