Head of Department: Physical Sciences

Head of Department: Physical Sciences

Penryn NPC, situated in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, is an independent co-educational school with a Christian ethos, linked to the Methodist Church. Penryn is a member of ISASA and a global member of the Round Square organisation.

The role of a Head of Department (HOD) in Physical Science at an IEB school is both demanding and rewarding. The HOD will need to ensure academic excellence in Physical Science while managing both the curriculum and the team of educators. The commencement date is 1 January 2026.

Key requirements and experience:

• Relevant professional teaching qualifications in GET and FET.
• Must be SACE registered with the relevant clearance certificates.
• Highly competent in spoken and written English.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in Physical Science at the college level (Grades 10-12), preferably in an IEB or similar independent school environment.
• Experience in departmental management or leadership roles within a school context is essential.
• Must have done curriculum planning, development, and assessment.
• Experience as an IEB moderator and marker would be advantageous.
• Ability to implement innovative teaching strategies, such as inquiry-based learning or flipped classrooms, that engage students in deeper learning and scientific exploration.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, as well as classroom management and communication skills.
• The use and integration of technology into the classroom.
• Competence in terms of computer literacy in Google Suite and Microsoft.
• An ability to contribute to the extra-curricular programme within the school would be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with scholars, colleagues, and parents.
• An understanding of and alignment with the values and ethos of Penryn, including a commitment to academic rigor, personal integrity, and the holistic development of students.

If you’re suitably qualified candidates, please apply by completing the link below. As part of your application, kindly submit only your CV and a short (approx. 2-minute) video introducing yourself and sharing why you’re interested in this opportunity. Application form.

Applications close on 24 October 2025.

Penryn NPC reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants are advised that if they have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, it must be assumed that the application has been unsuccessful.

PENRYN NPC IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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