Work-Force
A Life Sciences Teacher position is being filled in Knysna. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
About the Opportunity
This Life Sciences Teacher role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Knysna. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the teaching jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Life Sciences Teacher taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Life Sciences Teacher to step into the teaching jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Knysna.
Your Workplace
Importantly, the environment is school-based, with structured timetables, a strong focus on learner well-being and a culture of professional collaboration across phases and subjects.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Knysna site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Based in Knysna
Working in Knysna means a place with views toward Table Mountain, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Knysna office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Knysna, Western Cape.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Knysna.
Key Outputs
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Provide individualised support to learners with diverse needs
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.