Foundation Phase Teacher

Curro Holdings Ltd; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd invites applications for a Foundation Phase Teacher (full-time) at Meridian Rustenburg in Rustenburg, commencing January 2027. The role involves teaching a range of subjects per the Curro curriculum and coordinating foundation phase activities.

The successful candidate will have a BEd or PGCE in foundation phase (honours advantageous), at least 5 years’ experience, and strong planning, communication and reporting skills. Curro is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• BEd and/or PGCE in foundation phase education (with an honours degree advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a foundation phase teacher.
• Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and CAPS-aligned planning.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate a range of subjects per Curro curriculum for foundation phase.
• Plan lessons using modern tools and resources; prepare workbooks and monitor progress.
• Manage classroom, assessments, revision packs, and parent meetings.
• Plan and manage homework, extramural activities and outings.
• Deliver effective teaching methods to develop learners' skills and attitudes.

Skills

Foundation phase teaching

Planning and organisation

Communication

Education

BEd or PGCE in foundation phase

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 Meridian Rustenburg in Rustenburg to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 33604

Curro is seeking to appoint a primary school foundation phase teacher at Meridian Rustenburg in Rustenburg. 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 5 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