Foundation Phase Teacher (Grade R-3)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school culture

Coastal town location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a warm, nurturing Foundation Phase Teacher to join a dedicated team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will educate learners in Grades R-3, building literacy, numeracy and essential life skills in a safe, inclusive classroom.

Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, conducting age-appropriate assessments, and collaborating with colleagues and parents to support holistic development in a vibrant coastal school community.

Qualifications

• Recognized teaching qualification with SACE registration.
• Experience teaching Foundation Phase (Grades R-3) is essential.
• Passion for early childhood education and nurturing approach.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and teaching methodologies for young learners.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for Foundation Phase learners, catering to diverse learning styles.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate assessments to monitor student progress and provide targeted support.
• Create a positive, stimulating, and safe classroom environment that promotes exploration and discovery.
• Foster the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young learners through play-based and structured activities.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s progress, behavior and development.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow Foundation Phase teachers and school management to enhance the learning program.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Play-based learning

Education

B.Ed. Foundation Phase or Diploma (SACE registered)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a warm, nurturing, and highly motivated Foundation Phase Teacher to join their dedicated team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This role focuses on educating young learners in Grades R-3, providing them with a strong foundational understanding of literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills. The successful candidate will create a stimulating, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. You will play a key role in the early development of children, working closely with parents and colleagues to ensure each child's holistic growth and well-being within the vibrant Mossel Bay educational landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for Foundation Phase learners, catering to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate assessments to monitor student progress and provide targeted support.
• Create a positive, stimulating, and safe classroom environment that promotes exploration and discovery.
• Foster the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young learners through play-based and structured activities.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress, behavior, and development.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow Foundation Phase teachers and school management to enhance the learning program.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed. Foundation Phase or relevant diploma) with SACE registration.
• Experience teaching in the Foundation Phase (Grades R-3) is essential.
• Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing approach to teaching young children.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and effective teaching methodologies for young learners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary, appropriate for the role in Mossel Bay .
• Opportunity to shape the early educational journeys of young students.
• Access to supportive colleagues and a positive school culture.
• Professional development opportunities focused on early childhood education.
• A rewarding career in a beautiful coastal town.