Foundation Phase Teacher

Curro Holdings Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd in Centurion seeks a Foundation Phase Teacher (full-time) to commence duties in January 2027 at Curro Thatchfield in Centurion. You will teach and coordinate a range of subjects per Curro curriculum, focusing on active learning and learner growth.

The role requires BEd/PGCE in foundation phase, with 2+ years of experience and knowledge of the IEB curriculum. Strong planning, communication and reporting skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• BEd and/or PGCE in foundation phase education, with an honours degree advantageous
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a foundation phase teacher

Responsibilities

• Teach foundation phase subjects as per Curro curriculum
• Plan lessons using modern-day tools and monitor progress
• Review and adjust term plans; prepare revision and parent/learner meetings
• Manage classroom design, discipline and communication with learners and parents
• Oversee assessments, rosters, revision packs, moderation and interventions
• Plan and manage homework and reading progress
• Coordinate extramural activities and outings

Skills

IEB curriculum knowledge

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Report-writing

Communication

Organizational planning

Education

BEd and/or PGCE in foundation phase education

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 Thatchfield in Centurion to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 31380

Curro is seeking to appoint a primary school foundation phase teacher at Curro Thatchfield in Centurion. 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

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Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
https://www.curro.co.za