Foundation Phase - Maternity Leave Post

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A local independent primary school in East London is seeking a qualified Foundation Phase educator for a maternity leave role starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will be experienced in teaching and collaborative practice to enhance student learning. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Education (Foundation Phase) and SACE registration. Interested applicants must submit their application and supporting documents by 17:00 on 26 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Qualified Foundation Phase educator required.
• SACE Registration is mandatory.
• South African citizenship or permanent residency is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach Foundation Phase learners.
• Engage in ongoing personal inquiry to inform practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues for student learning.

Skills

Teaching Foundation Phase learners

Ongoing personal inquiry

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase

SACE Registration

Job description

Overview

African Angels School in Chintsa East (outside East London) is seeking a qualified Foundation Phase educator for a maternity leave post beginning in January 2026. African Angels is a small independent primary school, serving the community of Chintsa East. We are looking for a lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning, and who shares and collaborates with their colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach Foundation Phase learners and contribute to a maternity leave arrangement beginning in January 2026.
• Engage in ongoing personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform practice and understanding of teaching & learning.
• Share and collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase (only)
• SACE Registration
• South African citizen or permanent resident

Desirable experience and attributes

• Experience teaching English as a 2nd language
• Experience teaching Foundation Phase

Application details

All qualified applicants need to complete and submit this form by no later than 17:00 on Friday, 26 September 2025.

Please note that you will also be required to submit your letter of application and CV, proof of SACE registration, copy of Matric Certificate; and tertiary degrees/diplomas in PDF format (not more than 100MB) into the relevant folder at the end of this application form.