Foundation Phase Teacher

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

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd in Cosmo City is seeking a Foundation Phase Teacher (full-time) to deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum and support learner development. The role emphasizes planning, assessment, classroom management and collaboration with parents and colleagues to drive academic progress, with duties beginning January 2027 at Meridian Cosmo City.

This position requires a BEd and/or PGCE in foundation phase education, with an honours degree advantageous, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• 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 CAPS curriculum.
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate curriculum per the Curro foundation phase.
• Review, implement and adjust term plans; support revision and parent meetings.
• Manage the classroom design, rules and communication with learners and parents.
• Assessments: plan, review, roster, revision packs, moderation and interventions.
• Plan and manage homework per grade and track reading levels and progress.
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Planning

Classroom management

Education

BEd/PGCE 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 Meridian Cosmo City in Cosmo City to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30303

Curro is seeking to appoint a primary school foundation phase teacher at Meridian Cosmo City in Cosmo City. 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 CAPS curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills