a Foundation Phase Teacher

Curro Holdings Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro seeks to appoint a Foundation Phase Teacher (full-time) at Curro Heuwelkruin in Polokwane to commence duties in January 2027. The role involves delivering a comprehensive curriculum, monitoring progress, and engaging with parents and learners to foster academic growth.

The ideal candidate holds a BEd or PGCE in foundation phase education, with at least 2 years’ experience and strong knowledge of the CAPS and IEB curriculum, plus excellent communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• BEd or PGCE in foundation phase education (honours advantageous).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a foundation phase teacher.
• Knowledge of the CAPS and IEB curriculum.
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate Foundation Phase subjects per Curro curriculum.
• Plan lessons using modern tools, create workbooks, and measure progress.
• Review and adjust term plan; organise parent learning meetings.
• Manage classroom, set up for optimal performance, and discipline.
• Oversee assessments, rosters, revisions, and interventions.
• Plan homework and manage extramural activities and outings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Education

BEd or PGCE in foundation phase education

Job description

Curro seeks to appoint a Foundation Phase Teacher (full-time) at Curro Heuwelkruin in Polokwane to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30083

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro is seeking to appoint a primary school foundation phase teacher at Curro Heuwelkruin in Polokwane. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the foundation phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
• Review, implement, monitor and adjust the term plan as necessary, including creating customised plans to support the class pace and available lessons as well as making provision for revision and parent and learning meetings
• Manage the classroom, including classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Manage assessments, including assessment reviews, the assessment roster, revision packs, moderation and interventions
• Plan and manage homework per grade, including revisions and managing reading levels and progress
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd and/or PGCE in foundation phase education, with an honours degree advantageous
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a foundation phase teacher
• Knowledge of the CAPS and IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills