About the position
An established education organisation is launching a new international online school and is looking for passionate and highly capable Subject Specialist Teachers / Educators to join its founding academic team.
This is an exciting opportunity for educators who want to be part of building a modern online learning environment from the ground up, while teaching learners across different markets and supporting them to achieve strong academic outcomes.
We are currently seeking educators across a range of subject areas, with particular priority given to:
Cambridge International Curriculum
- Mathematics
- English First Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Coordinated Science
- Computer Science
- Accounting
- Business
- Economics
- History
- Psychology
- Afrikaans
- Arabic
- French
- Personal Mastery / Life Skills
Experience in teaching multiple subjects and/or multiple examination boards will be highly advantageous.
Educators with experience in the South African curriculum are also encouraged to apply, particularly in:
- English Home Language
- Afrikaans, isiZulu and Sesotho First Additional Language
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Natural Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Economic and Management Sciences
- Accounting
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Technology
- Coding and Robotics
- Information Technology
- Computer Applications Technology
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- History
- Geography
- Tourism
- Life Orientation
- Creative Arts
The Role
As a Subject Specialist Educator, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, interactive online learning experiences while contributing to curriculum development, assessment and learner success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver engaging live online lessons.
- Plan lessons, schemes of work and interactive learning activities.
- Develop learning content aligned to the relevant curriculum and examination board.
- Design, mark and moderate formative and summative assessments.
- Prepare learners for external examinations.
- Monitor learner engagement and academic progress using digital learning analytics.
- Identify learners who may be at risk and work collaboratively to provide early intervention.
- Respond to learner subject-related queries within agreed turnaround times.
- Participate in parent meetings, progress reporting and academic activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of online teaching and learning.
- Maintain high standards of child protection, eSafety, academic integrity and responsible technology use.
- Participate in ongoing professional development, lesson observations and performance development activities.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent qualification; OR
- Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject area together with a PGCE.
- Minimum 3 years' teaching experience in the relevant subject.
- Experience teaching within at least one of the following:
- Cambridge International
- Pearson Edexcel
- OxfordAQA
- IEB
- SACAI / NSC
Excellent command of English.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Ability to engage and maintain the attention of school-age learners in an online environment.
Reliable high-speed internet connection.
Suitable computer, webcam and professional home teaching environment.
Availability to teach according to the SAST (UTC+2) timetable.
Advantageous
- Cambridge International experience, particularly IGCSE, AS or A Level.
- Experience teaching across more than one examination board.
- Experience teaching more than one subject.
- Previous live online teaching experience.
- Experience using digital learning platforms and online teaching technologies.
- SACE registration.
- Experience with IEB, SACAI or the South African National Senior Certificate.
We are looking for educators who are:
- Passionate about teaching and learner development.
- Confident and engaging presenters.
- Strong in their subject knowledge.
- Comfortable teaching in a digital environment.
- Learner-centred and adaptable.
- Comfortable using technology to enhance learning.
- Data-aware and focused on learner outcomes.
- Strong communicators with learners, parents and colleagues.
- Committed to professional growth and continuous improvement.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to become a founding member of the teaching team of a new international online school.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Teach learners in an innovative online learning environment.
- Work with an international curriculum.
- Contribute to the development of a new school and its academic culture.
- Work fully remotely.
- Access structured professional development and facilitator certification.
- Participate in ongoing training, lesson observations and professional development planning.
- Work within a learner-support model that provides additional support to learners outside of the classroom.
The teaching model is interactive and learner-centred, with live lessons focused on discussion, application, problem-solving and meaningful learner participation rather than simply delivering content.
Selection Process
Candidates should be prepared to participate in a structured, evidence-based selection process that includes:
- CV and qualification screening
- Written lesson design assessment
- Live online teaching / facilitation assessment
- Interview
- Qualification and reference verification
Successful candidates will also be required to complete a structured facilitator development and certification programme before commencing live teaching.
The organisation's identity and further details regarding the school will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent command of English
- Good Communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
