Foundation Phase Teacher

Curro Holdings Ltd; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd in Ballito is appointing a Foundation Phase Teacher (full-time) at Curro Salt Rock to commence duties in January 2027. The role involves delivering the Curro curriculum for the Foundation Phase, planning engaging lessons, coordinating learning activities and supporting learners to achieve academic growth through integrated teaching approaches.

Requirements include a BEd and/or PGCE in foundation phase education, an honours beneficial, a minimum of two years’ teaching

Qualifications

• BEd and/or PGCE in foundation phase education.
• Honours degree advantageous.
• Experience in foundation phase teaching and knowledge of IEB curriculum.
• Strong facilitation, reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate Foundation Phase subjects according to Curro curriculum.
• Plan lessons and monitor academic progress, adjusting term plans as needed.
• Create an engaging, well-managed classroom environment and communicate with learners and parents.
• Administer assessments, manage the assessment roster, and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate homework, revisions and extramural activities, including parent meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Parent communication

Education

BEd or PGCE in foundation phase

Honours 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 January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 33582

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