Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Life Sciences Teacher or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in George. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its George operation, and this Life Sciences Teacher position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the teaching jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
In addition, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its George team on trust, and the Life Sciences Teacher role will feel that from week one.
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.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the teaching jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in George much easier.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the teaching jobs team in George have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in George have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every George team member.
The Environment
In addition, 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 George site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in George contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the teaching jobs space in Western Cape.
Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in George keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the George teams.
Based in George
Working in George means a place within reach of Century City, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the George 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 George, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of George cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
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 George.
Core Functions
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
- Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
- Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.