Physical Sciences Teacher

Whether you are a seasoned Physical Sciences Teacher or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Springbok. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

About the Opportunity

This Physical Sciences Teacher role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Springbok. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the teaching jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Springbok teams, and the new Physical Sciences Teacher will feel that from the first week.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Springbok also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Our Commitment to Transformation

On top of that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Springbok.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.

Your Workplace

Crucially, 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.

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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Springbok site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A Typical Day

Your day begins before the bell, with last-minute lesson prep, learner check-ins and a moment to set the tone for the classroom. Lessons follow the rhythm of the timetable, but no two are quite the same — you adapt explanations, encourage quiet learners, and gently redirect those who need it. Breaks are spent marking, planning or supporting colleagues, and after-school hours might bring a meeting, an extra-mural or a parent conversation. By the time you head home, you have shaped young minds in small but lasting ways.

Notably, the Springbok office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Springbok.

Working in Springbok

On top of that, the role is based in Springbok, close to the Sishen mining hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Springbok and the broader Northern Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Springbok cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern 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 Springbok.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Springbok, Northern Cape.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The teaching jobs space in Springbok offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Springbok team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Springbok have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Core Functions

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
• Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
• Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
• Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
• Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
• Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
• Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum

Essential Criteria

• Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
• Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
• Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
• Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
• Current SACE registration or proof of application
• Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
• Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.