📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
🏫 School Division: Crawford International – Bedfordview College
📅 Start Date: 01 January 2026
📌 Type: Permanent | Experience Level: Associate
📢 Closing Date: 05 September 2025
🏢 Industry: Education Management | Function: Teaching / Education
🎯 Key Purpose
To provide high-quality instruction in Life Sciences and Natural Sciences within a future-focused high school environment. The educator will be responsible for engaging learners, supporting holistic development, and contributing to the school’s academic and cultural excellence in line with Crawford International’s values and educational philosophy.
📘 Core Responsibilities
1. Academic Delivery (40%)
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Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons in Life Sciences & Natural Sciences.
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Incorporate global best practices, 21st-century teaching methodologies, and the Crawford academic pillars.
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Enrich the curriculum using digital tools, experiments, critical thinking exercises, and field-specific resources.
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Tailor instruction to individual learning needs through differentiated strategies and ongoing support.
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Collaborate with other educators to promote cross-curricular learning and thematic teaching.
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Support students outside class hours (until 16h00 or before school) where needed.
2. Academic Assessment & Reporting (20%)
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Continuously assess learner performance using both formative and summative methods.
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Maintain accurate records via STASY and personal mark books.
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Provide detailed, data-driven feedback for students and parents.
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Participate in standardisation and moderation processes (including IEB marking and assessments).
3. Student Behaviour & Mentorship (15%)
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Manage classroom conduct in line with school expectations and Crawfordology philosophy.
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Promote emotional, physical, and mental well-being through mentorship and support programs.
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Identify and support learners facing academic or personal barriers.
4. School Brand & Culture (15%)
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Be an ambassador of Crawford’s mission, vision, and values.
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Attend and contribute to open days, exhibitions, assemblies, and extracurricular events.
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Mentor student teachers/interns and contribute to the professional learning community.
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Submit content for school newsletters, yearbooks, and social media when requested.
5. Administration & Safety (10%)
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Support with inventory, classroom setup, substitutions, and excursion planning.
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Adhere to health, safety, and compliance standards.
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Maintain a dynamic and safe classroom environment.
🧠 Required Competencies
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Strong subject knowledge in Life Sciences and Natural Sciences
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Effective curriculum planning and integration of technology in science education
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High emotional intelligence (EQ), adaptability, and professionalism
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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Proficiency in student-centered and inquiry-based learning approaches
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Commitment to lifelong learning and staying updated on educational trends
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Collaborative, reflective, and open to feedback
🧭 Leadership & Growth Competencies (For Career Development)
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Strategic thinking & execution
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Data-informed decision-making
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Coaching, mentoring, and team leadership
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Interpersonal effectiveness & influence
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Stakeholder and parent engagement
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Performance and capability building
📑 Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) with a specialization in Life Sciences / Natural Sciences
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PGCE / HDE or B.Ed (GET/FET Phase) with appropriate subject focus
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Valid SACE registration
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Police clearance certificate
⭐ Preferred Experience & Skills
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3–5 years teaching Life Sciences & Natural Sciences
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Experience teaching at IEB schools and involvement in IEB Matric marking
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Familiarity with the IB curriculum and inquiry-based learning approaches
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First Aid qualification (advantageous)
📩 How to Apply
Visit www.advtech.co.za or contact Crawford International – Bedfordview College directly to submit your application by 05 September 2025.