Foundation Phase Teacher (Sgb Appointment) Grade Rr And Grade 1

Neptune; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenish Primary School urgently seeks a dynamic Foundation Phase teacher who fosters curiosity and learning in a vibrant environment. The successful candidate will bring warmth, enthusiasm, and a love for helping children thrive across all aspects of school life.

Essential competencies include strong English communication, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to the school ethos of respect, integrity and compassion. A teaching qualification with SACE registration is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong English Home Language verbal and written communication with children, teachers, parents and visitors.
• Understanding of Foundation Phase curriculum requirements.
• Innovative use of IT in the classroom for the 21st Century learner.
• Self-motivated, energetic and reliable.
• Team player who collaborates with staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support Foundation Phase learners with a dynamic, engaging approach.
• Incorporate information technology to enhance learning experiences.
• Coach a variety of sports and actively participate in the school’s extra-curricular program.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and administrative staff to ensure smooth school operations.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Education

SACE-registered teaching qualification

Job description

Rhenish Primary is a leading co-educational, English medium, primary school based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Rhenish Primary aims to nurture in our children the spirit of curiosity, creativity and commitment to the community in the changing global context. In spite of the many changes and advances to keep abreast of trends in education, Rhenish Primary School remains proudly steeped in our history and tradition. 2026 is the school’s 166th year of existence. Our motto is, "Ebenezer"- Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.

The successful candidate should have a vibrant, dynamic personality, bring warmth and excitement to the classroom and have a love for seeing children thrive in all aspects of school life.

The following competencies are essential in the candidate we seek:

• Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills
• Strong English Home Language verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with children, teachers, parents and visitors
• A strong understanding of curriculum requirements of the Foundation Phase
• An innovative approach to teaching the 21st Century Child, including the use of IT in the classroom
• Self-motivated, energetic and reliable
• Excellent communication
• Energetic, committed and reliable
• Work as part of a team with other staff and management
• A strong understanding of the diverse nature of the pupil’s within your care
• Capable of coaching a wide variety of sports and to be actively involved in the extra-curricular program of the school
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same/a similar type of position and environment
• Fully support the ethos and values of the school which includes respect, integrity, compassion and honesty.
• A teaching qualification with SACE registration or a recognised degree/diploma appropriate to the position.