Foundation Phase Teacher

Curro Holdings Ltd; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Salt Rock in Ballito seeks a dedicated Foundation Phase Teacher (full-time) to commence duties in December 2026. The role involves teaching and coordinating foundation phase subjects per the Curro curriculum, with emphasis on active teaching, knowledge transfer and learner development.

The ideal candidate will hold a BEd or PGCE in foundation phase, have at least 2 years of experience, and be familiar with the IEB curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must hold 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 IEB curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate foundation phase subjects per Curro curriculum.
• Plan lessons using modern tools and resources, prepare workbooks and track progress.
• Review and adjust term plans; design customised plans to support pace and lessons; organise parent meetings.
• Manage classroom environment, discipline, and communication with learners and parents.
• Oversee assessments, moderation and intervention plans; manage revision packs.
• Plan and manage homework and reading progress; coordinate extramural activities and outings.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Assessment planning

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Report writing

Education

BEd or PGCE in Foundation Phase

Honours degree advantageous

Job description

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 seeks to appoint Foundation Phase Teacher (full-time) at Curro Salt Rock in Ballito to commence duties in December 2026

Vacancy Reference: 30207

Curro is seeking to appoint a primary school foundation phase teacher at Curro Salt Rock in Ballito. 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 IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills