Group Preschool Teacher

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

Job summary

Curro Somerset West in Cape Town is seeking a Group 3 Preschool Teacher (full-time) to commence duties in January 2027. The role involves teaching according to the Curro curriculum and ECD guidelines for the preschool phase, with a focus on knowledge transfer, skills development and positive learner attitudes.

The successful candidate will plan lessons, manage administration, coordinate assemblies and oversee classroom activities, while maintaining strong communication with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Diploma in ECD or equivalent (minimum NQF level 6).
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an ECD teacher.
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum.
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate a range of subjects per Curro curriculum and ECD guidelines.
• Plan and manage administration including lesson planning, assessment and meetings.
• Manage the classroom and maintain discipline and communication with learners and parents.
• Observe and record learner behaviour and provide feedback to parents and management.
• Plan and manage extramural activities and aftercare, including homework.

Skills

Early childhood education

Communication

Planning

Facilitation

Education

Diploma in ECD

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 Group 3 Preschool Teacher (full-time) at Curro Somerset West in Cape Town to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 31421

Curro is seeking to appoint a preschool teacher at Curro Somerset West in Cape Town. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum and ECD guidelines for the preschool 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 and overseeing activities (inside and outside the classroom), mealtimes, hygiene, break times, sleep time, teaching materials and concerts
• Plan and manage administration, including lesson planning and assessment of outcomes, record-keeping, parent and learner meetings, overseeing student teachers and leading assemblies when required
• Manage the classroom, including classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Observe and record learner behaviour daily and manage feedback to parents and management as well as problem areas
• Plan and manage extramural activities and aftercare, including homework

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Diploma in ECD or an equivalent (minimum NQF level 6)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an ECD teacher
• Knowledge of the IEB curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills