- Cape Town CBD
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: Education Academic NGO & Non-profit
- Reference: 2232704
Vacancy Details
Employer: Two Oceans Aquarium Trust
Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has a combined role of Marine Sciences online teacher and FET classroom teacher position available.
This position requires a dynamic, fun-loving, energetic person with good interpersonal skills. The candidate is required to:
•Facilitate tutorial sessions for Marine Sciences FET students.
•Set and mark assessments with the National Collaboration initiative as well as record results and communicate results to schools.
•Assist and facilitate exposure days for Marine Sciences students.
•Edit and populate the Marine Sciences Learning management system (Thinkific)
•Teach Marine Sciences focused lessons to learners in various grades and ages/ assist in facilitating courses run by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Ocean Campus and core education.
•Have a professional and dynamic online and in-person teaching persona.
•Have a sound knowledge and insight into teaching pedagogy, oceanography and marine biology.
•Be comfortable working with live animals.
Preference will be given to PGCE graduates who have specialised in Marine Sciences, applicants who display a keen interest in promoting the Marine Sciences FET curriculum in South Africa, and a passion for environmental education in general. The role will be split between the Marine Sciences department and the Core Education department. The position is based onsite and online.
Candidate Requirements
Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree with subjects such as Oceanography, Zoology and Geography, Marine Sciences, Marine Biology or a relevant Education degree. Where applicable, a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) would be required for applicants not possessing a bachelor's degree in education.
•Experience in teaching at a high school level will be beneficial.
•The ability to teach using Zoom/Teams.
•Eager to learn and be teachable.
•SACE registration or proof of an application for SACE registration.
•An excellent command of the English language is essential.
•Computer skills are essential. Including working with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
•The ability to work well with other people.
•The ability to work independently without supervision.
•Be available during teaching times. And from 16:00 till 18:00 on selected evenings to facilitate tutorials.
Reporting to: Head of Marine Sciences
Contract duration: 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Salary: To be discussed at interview and dependant on level of experience.
Preferences will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation. The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation reserves the right not to make an appointment in the event that no suitable candidates apply for the position advertised.
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