Foundation Phase: Bridging Class Teacher

Trinityhouse Schools; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A private education provider in Johannesburg seeks Foundation Phase Educators to create stimulating learning experiences. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in ECD or B. Education, teaching experience of 2-5 years, and essential certifications. This role emphasizes future-focused education and strong interpersonal skills, as educators will develop partnerships with parents and the community while managing student behaviour effectively.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years teaching experience required.
• Computer and digital literacy essential.
• First Aid certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Deliver future-focused education to motivate and inspire students.
• Manage student behaviour effectively.
• Maintain constructive partnerships with community members.

Skills

Lifelong learner

Planning and organisation skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education

PGCE if degree is suitable

SACE certification

Job description

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Foundation phase educators will create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and equip children with the requisite basic education skills in the areas of reading, literacy and numeracy amongst others. They will need :

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable viz Psychology
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately