Foundation Phase Teacher

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

Job summary

Curro is appointing a Foundation Phase Teacher (full-time) at Curro Helderwyk in Brakpan, to commence duties in January 2027. The role involves teaching and coordinating diverse subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the foundation phase and fostering positive learner outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a BEd or PGCE in foundation phase (honours advantageous) with at least 2 years of Foundation Phase teaching experience and knowledge of the IEB curriculum.

Qualifications

• BEd and/or PGCE in foundation phase education, honours advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years' foundation phase teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum.
• Facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons using modern-day tools and processes, set up workbooks and measure academic improvement.
• Review, implement, monitor and adjust the term plan, including customised plans for pace and parent/learning meetings.
• Manage the classroom design, setup, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents.
• Oversee assessments, including the assessment roster, revisions, moderation and interventions.
• Plan and manage homework per grade, revisions and reading level progress.
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings.

Skills

Foundation phase

IEB curriculum

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

BEd or PGCE in foundation phase

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 Helderwyk in Brakpan to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 31395

Curro is seeking to appoint a primary school foundation phase teacher at Curro Helderwyk in Brakpan. 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

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

https://www.curro.co.za