FET Phase Mathematics and Physics Teacher (Secondary School)

Location: Ruimsig, Gauteng, South Africa

Company

hirify.global is a pan-African, independent network of schools providing education from pre-primary through secondary school across South Africa and Kenya, using an enquiry-based learning approach.

What you will do

• Deliver rigorous, real-world, enquiry-based Mathematics and Physics lessons for secondary school students.
• Design lesson plans aligned with curriculum requirements and use technology to enhance instruction.
• Set ambitious learning goals, provide feedback, and assess student progress continuously.
• Use assessment data to adapt instructional content and teaching techniques.
• Observe, coach, and model effective teaching for new teachers while participating in professional development.
• Communicate with parents, contribute to co-curricular activities, and participate in collaborative teams, supervision duties, and occasional morning, evening, or weekend events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field, ideally with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education; a Physics qualification is an advantage.
• Mathematics major, including Statistics, studied through at least the third year of university.
• At least two years of Mathematics teaching experience at senior school level, covering Grades 8–12.
• SACE registration and the ability to lead a classroom independently.
• Understanding of and passion for enquiry-based, student-centred learning, with strong knowledge of the relevant student age group.
• Ability to use technology for instruction and collaborate effectively in teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with or understanding of Cambridge or IEB curriculum objectives.
• Physics qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Ongoing professional development through daily team meetings, weekly development sessions, instructional coaching, and organisation-wide learning.
• Regular feedback and coaching from Deans of Instruction.
• Clear career pathways and investment in personal and professional growth.
• Energetic, entrepreneurial environment that supports creative and innovative ideas.
• Collaborative culture focused on diversity, equity, student success, and continuous improvement.

Hiring process

• Applications are submitted through the online form; emailed applications are not processed.
• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and only qualified candidates are invited to interviews.