Intermediate phase teacher (full-time)

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

Job summary

An independent schooling provider in Polokwane is seeking an experienced primary school intermediate phase teacher. Responsibilities include teaching, classroom management, and assessments in line with the CAPS curriculum. The ideal candidate holds a BEd and has at least 2 years of experience. This full-time role begins in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an intermediate phase teacher.
• Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern tools.
• Manage the classroom for optimal performance.
• Setup and manage assessments and assessments roster.

Skills

Teaching skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BEd in intermediate phase teaching

Job description

Curro Holdings is a JSE-listed 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 Holdings seeks to appoint a primary school intermediate phase teacher (full-time) at Curro Heuwelkruin in Polokwane, to commence duties in January 2026

Curro Holdings is seeking to appoint a primary school intermediate phase teacher at Curro Heuwelkruin in Polokwane. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum for the intermediate 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
• Manage the classroom, including classroom design and set‑up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Set up and manage assessments (formal and continuous), including the assessment roster, revision packs and moderation
• Plan and manage homework per subject, including revisions and managing peer marking
• Plan and manage extramural activities and outings

Qualifications, experience and skills

• BEd and in intermediate phase teaching
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an intermediate phase teacher
• Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem‑solving and report‑writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration as part of your online application.

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