Junior Primary Teacher

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution is looking for an experienced Junior Primary Teacher to join their collaborative team. The ideal candidate loves working with young children and embraces a creative yet structured approach to learning. Candidates should possess a four-year teaching qualification and at least three years of experience in the Junior Primary phase. This role combines high academic expectations with a focus on student growth within a supportive Christian environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the Junior Primary phase.
• Experience in Cambridge and/or Montessori environments preferred.
• Strong IT competence required.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative teaching team.
• Help implement the Thriveway framework for student growth.
• Balance high academic expectations with creativity.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Creativity

Care

Christian values

Professionalism

Education

Four-year post-matric teaching qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Skye College is part of Thrive Education — a Christ-centred, Montessori-inspired learning community that equips students to thrive through connection, contribution, and self-discipline.

We believe education should be purposeful, joyful, and transformative — developing students who are deeply connected to God, others, and the world around them.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Junior Primary Teacher to join our collaborative teaching team.

This role suits a teacher who loves young children, embraces structure with warmth, and believes learning should be both rigorous and joyful.

Teachers at Skye College also help to implement the Thriveway, a holistic framework that builds the skills, knowledge, and habits learners need to flourish — both now and in the future.

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal teacher:

• Loves children and believes in their God-given potential.
• Is collaborative and thrives in a vision-driven team.
• Balances high academic expectations with creativity, care, and clarity.
• Models Christian values and a growth mindset.
• Brings curiosity, initiative, and professionalism to every aspect of teaching and learning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum: Four-year post-matric teaching qualification.
• Experience: At least 3 years teaching in the Junior Primary phase.
• Preferred: Experience in Cambridge and/or Montessori environments.
• Strong IT competence (MS Office) and evidence of using best practices that lead to student mastery.

Remuneration & Location

Remuneration: Market-related, based on experience and qualifications.

Shortlisted candidates will complete a psychometric assessment, online interview, and reference checks.

Finalists may be asked to demonstrate their teaching skills in a practical setting.

Honeydew, Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa