FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHER

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-educational school in Cape Town seeks a highly motivated Foundation Phase Teacher. The role involves teaching various subjects, engaging in a dynamic work environment, and contributing to the school's progressive educational philosophy. Candidates should possess strong English and Afrikaans skills, previous teaching experience, and must be SACE registered. A competitive remuneration package is offered. Applications must be submitted via email by October 22, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Dynamic and creative work environment

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience essential.
• Well-developed inter-personal and organisational skills.
• Ability to integrate IT in the classroom and use Google Platform.
• Willingness to liaise as a team player.
• Proven ability to differentiate learning in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teaching all learning areas in the Foundation Phase.
• Working Monday to Friday from 7h45 to 16h00.
• Running an extra mural one afternoon a week.
• Attending staff meetings and Parent/Teacher Meetings.

Skills

Inspirational

Organised

Energetic

Excellent English verbal and written skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Classroom management

Computer literacy

Education

SACE registration

Job description

Phyllis Jowell School is a co-educational Jewish school that provides a dual curriculum of Jewish and General subjects.

FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHER

Applicants are invited for a highly motivated Foundation Phase teacher to complement the staff at Phyllis Jowell School. The applicant need not be Jewish.

• An inspirational, organised and energetic teacher
• Previous teaching experience essential
• Well-developed inter-personal and organisational skills
• Computer literacy – Google Platform and ability to integrate IT in the classroom
• Open to implementing progressive educational philosophy and International Curriculum
• Willingness to liaise as a team player
• Excellent English verbal and written skills; and fluency in Afrikaans
• Excellent classroom management skills and proven ability to differentiate learning in the classroom to effectively personalise education for every child
• SACE registration
• Clearances: Police, Sexual Offences and Child Protection

The position includes:

• Teaching all learning areas in the Foundation Phase
• Working from 7h45 to 16h00, Monday to Friday
• Attending a staff meeting once a week from 15h00 to 16h30
• Running an extra mural one afternoon a week from 15h00 to 16h00
• Attended Parent/Teacher Meetings as required
• A competitive remuneration package
• A dynamic and creative work environment

Written applications, including Curriculum Vitae, with 2 contactable references should be emailed to [e-mail] by 22nd October 2025

If applicants do not hear or receive a response within 14 days of close of application, it may be understood that the application has not been successful.

Closing Date

22/10/2025

Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa