TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

Old School Ties

Job Description

NorthwoodSchool is a leading boys' school with a strong commitment to academic excellence and holistic education. Our Cambridge Academy continues to grow, and we are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Chemistry teacher to contribute meaningfully to this programme.

Commencement Date: January 2027

The role:
  • Teaching Cambridge IGCSE, AS and/or A-Level Chemistry. The role will also include teaching CAPS Physical Science.
  • Contributing to the continued development of the Cambridge Science offering.
  • Creating a stimulating and well-managed classroom environment.
  • Supporting the academic progress and wellbeing of boys in a high-performance setting.
  • Participating in the broader life of the school, including extramural activities.
The ideal candidate will have:
  • An appropriate academic qualification (BSc in Chemistry or similar).
  • A recognised professional teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
  • Experience teaching Cambridge Chemistry and/or CAPS/IEB Grade 12 Physical Science.
  • A sound understanding of inquiry-based and practical science teaching.
  • The ability to prepare and lead practical experiments.
  • Strong organisational, administrative and communication skills.
To complete the online process you will be required to:
  • Provide some basic details in this online form, this will provide an overview for first level sifting.
  • Upload a covering letter motivating your application. Your letter should be thorough and include a description of your qualifications and experience, as well as motivation of why you feel you would be ideal for employment into the relevant position.
  • Upload your CV, which should be clear, appropriately formatted, and include contactable references.

Documents can be uploaded in MS Word or PDF formats. Please have these documents ready before proceeding to the next section.

You will need to be signed into a Google Account to be able to upload these files.

Northwood offers a balanced and relevant education in a positively challenging yet disciplined environment. This empowers its learners to enter a changing world as happy.

About This Role

Career insights for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary positions

Salary Benchmark
R40,578/month
R27,328 to R58,617/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Active Learning Active Listening
Common Technologies
Google Docs Microsoft Word 365 Origin 2024 ChemDraw PerkinElmer ChemOffice Suite Blackboard Learn Ultra Learning management system LMS Moodle LMS