Location: Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date: 04 August 2025
Situated in the heart of the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Michael Oak Waldorf School is a beautiful small school community with children from nursery to matric. Michael Oak seeks to awaken the whole child towards creative responsibility and to develop confident, balanced individuals empowered to work with the challenges of today and tomorrow.
We are urgently seeking candidates for the position of:
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Full-time permanent position to begin October 2025
We are seeking a qualified and passionate Science Teacher with proven experience in teaching Physics and Chemistry to live classes in Grades 8 through to Matric. The ideal candidate will meet the national curriculum (CAPS) requirements while also embracing the experiential approach of our Waldorf Science curriculum.
Requirements:
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Proven experience in teaching Physics and Chemistry for Grades 8 – Matric
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Ability to manage and maintain school laboratory equipment and effectively demonstrate experiments
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Preference will be given to candidates also competent in teaching Mathematics up to Matric level
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Appropriate and relevant academic and professional teaching qualifications, including current SACE registration
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Interest in Waldorf pedagogy and ethos, with a willingness to integrate its principles into teaching
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Caring and enthusiastic, with a strong dedication to students’ growth and development
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Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic community of staff, learners, and parents
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Willingness to actively contribute to the collective running of the high school
Application Details:
Please send the following to reception@michaeloak.org.za:
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Cover letter
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Short CV
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Copy of SACE registration and ID
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Contact details for 3 referees (or 3 written references)
Michael Oak is committed to transformation. In accordance with our Employment Equity Plan, preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups.
Only suitably qualified candidates will be considered. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Michael Oak reserves the right not to fill this position.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
POPI Disclaimer:
Michael Oak is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information. Your information will be used solely for recruitment and required statutory reporting. Reasonable measures will be taken to protect applicant information. By applying, you acknowledge acceptance of this disclaimer.