STEM TEACHING POSITION (GET)

APEX PAARL: STEM TEACHING POSITION (GET)

Are you an experienced and passionate STEM teacher who excels in helping scholars overcome challenges? Do you thrive on reteaching with creativity, supporting second-language learners, and helping scholars truly understand what they’re learning? Then we want to hear from you!

Position: GET Mathematics and Natural Sciences Educator
Location: Apex Paarl, Paarl
Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Apex Paarl is a brand new vibrant, mission-driven school committed to delivering high-quality (CAPS aligned) education in a context where every scholar matters. We serve scholars who are taught in English but may not speak it as a home language. Our approach focuses on using strong curriculum materials and innovative support to ensure conceptual understanding and academic success for all.

What Makes This Role Unique?

You won’t need to design lessons from scratch – our curriculum and digital learning platform provide high-quality resources. Instead, you’ll specialize in closing learning gaps, reteaching key concepts and supporting students to master content through innovative, interactive and scholar-centred teaching methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate high-impact reteaching sessions based on scholar performance data
• Use a variety of strategies to scaffold learning for second-language speakers
• Provide targeted small-group instruction and one-on-one support
• Track progress, assess conceptual understanding, and respond with appropriate interventions
• Collaborate with team members, facilitators, and online platform coordinators
• Foster a classroom culture that is inclusive, respectful, and academically ambitious
• Participate in ongoing professional development and school-wide initiatives

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Sciences or a related field, with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• SACE registration (or proof of registration in progress).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching Mathematics and Natural Sciences, preferably in a multilingual or second-language context.
• Experience in reteaching, intervention or learner support roles is strongly recommended.
• Familiarity with CAPS Mathematics and Natural Science curriculum (GET).
• NSC marking experience is an advantage.

Key Attributes:

• A passion for educational equity and supporting diverse scholars
• Skilled in identifying and addressing learning gaps
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Tech-savvy and confident using digital platforms in teaching
• Committed, professional, and reflective.
• Solution orientated.

Other:

• Must have reliable transport
• This is an on-site role based at Apex Paarl.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and motivational cover letter to Head of Schools, renate@apex-schools.org.

Subject Line: APEX PAARL GET STEM

Applications close on: 16th of November 2026