Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Life Sciences Teacher in Bethlehem, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
The Role
An experienced Life Sciences Teacher is needed to support operations in Bethlehem. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the teaching jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Bethlehem much easier.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, 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 Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bethlehem.
Your Workplace
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 Bethlehem site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of that, 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.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the teaching jobs side of the business inside out. The Bethlehem group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Crucially, the team mix in Bethlehem reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
Who We’re Looking For
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.