Full Time Remedial Therapist (Primary School)

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A private remedial school in Randpark Ridge is seeking a full-time Remedial Therapist to provide tailored educational support. The ideal candidate should have a teaching qualification, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and skills in assessment and therapy interventions. Responsibilities include delivering remedial therapy, liaising with parents, and participating in multidisciplinary meetings. The position starts in January 2026, and the application deadline is November 8, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience delivering individual and group remedial therapy.
• Able to use own initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Carry out assessment and report writing.
• Liaise with parents and teachers.

Skills

Teaching qualification

5+ years of classroom teaching experience

Experience delivering remedial interventions

Assessment and report writing

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Teaching qualification (Foundation Phase or Intermediate Phase)

Job description

Full Time Remedial Therapist (Primary School)

January 2026 – full time

Orion College is an English medium private, assisted learning and remedial school in Randpark Ridge that caters to learners with varied learning needs, neurodiverse challenges and a range of abilities. The school offers three educational streams and integrated therapeutic interventions from a multidisciplinary team. Orion College is seeking to employ a full‑time Remedial Therapist for the Primary School from January 2026 to work in both the Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase and Grade 7.

• Teaching qualification (Foundation Phase or Intermediate Phase level)
• Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience
• Ideally experience delivering remedial interventions
• Experience of applying scholastic test batteries and compiling reports
• SACE and Police Clearance

Duties

• Therapeutic interventions for learners: delivering individual and group remedial therapy and intervention programmes, tailored to individual needs
• Assessment and report writing
• Working closely with teaching staff and therapy staff and carrying out classroom observations
• Attendance and contribution to multidisciplinary team meetings
• Liaison with parents and teachers
• Prepare and deliver learner and staff workshops/training (when required)
• Any other relevant duties required by the school
• Planning weekly remedial sessions
• Assertive, creative and flexible
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Able to use own initiative, work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and a high standard of ethics – must be able to handle confidential matters ethically and with sensitivity
• Previous experience within a remedial environment or working with learners with barriers will be advantageous.

Please note that the submission of your application to Orion College will be based solely for the purposes of recruitment of the above-mentioned vacancy and all internal processes associated with this application. Orion College will ensure that your data will be protected as per the POPI ACT. Shortlisted candidates will be notified directly for interview. If you do not hear from us, it means that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Orion College reserves the right to not fill this post should a suitable candidate not be found.

Closing Date

08/11/2025

Randpark Ridge Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa