Lecturer: Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills, Dept of Intermediate Phase (Re-advertisement)

Lecturer: Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills, Dept of Intermediate Phase (Re-advertisement)

Job Title

Lecturer: Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills, Dept of Intermediate Phase (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Education

• Department

• Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Intermediate Phase

• Campus/ Location

• Wellington Campus – Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)

• Job Type

• Permanent

• Occupational Function

• Academic

• Number of Positions

• Discover more

• Closing Date

• 30/11/2026

• Job Purpose

• Applications are invited to fill the position of Lecturer in Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills in the Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase Departments as well as the methodologies of teaching these subjects in the school context.

• Candidates must have expertise in this field and specific skills in the teaching of Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills (personal and social wellbeing), as part of Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase Education on the Wellington Campus.

• Competency in any of the following: swimming, netball, gymnastics, and dance.

• Please note that the position is based at the Wellington Campus where tuition is in Afrikaans. Candidates must be able to teach in Afrikaans.

• Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s degree relevant to Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills Education

• A relevant teaching qualification (preferably at primary school level)

• Human Movement (Physical Education) and Life Skills or an equivalent subject as a major subject at the undergraduate level

• Two (2) years relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at the Intermediate Phase level

• Fluent in Afrikaans

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• A relevant doctoral degree

• Evidence of research outputs and supervision

• A coaching certificate in swimming and netball

• Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills and the relevant methodologies in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases, which includes teaching swimming, netball, gymnastics, and dance.

• Academic administration

• Academic development

• Curriculum development and assessment

• Quality assurance

• Supervising and evaluating FP and IP students during teaching practice

• Mentoring/coaching students

• Networking with schools and other partners

• Community engagement and service learning

• Conducting research

• Competencies

• Expert knowledge in Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills

• Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge

• Competent in assessment and quality assurance

• Academic administration, development, and marks administration

• Good work ethics and ability to manage work

• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms

• Community engagement

• Mentoring and support of students

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Strong student focus

• Adaptability

• Meticulous planning and organising skills/time management

• Networking with schools and other networks

• Presentation skills

• General Information

• Closing Date: 30 November 2026