Locum Aftercare Teacher (Pre-Preparatory)

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

Job summary

A leading independent school in White River seeks a Locum Aftercare Teacher to provide quality care and education for young children. The ideal candidate will have an Early Childhood Development qualification and experience in similar roles. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment while ensuring children's safety and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• Familiarity with emergency procedures.
• Ability to provide a safe and secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for children's needs.
• Supervise children in the Aftercare programme from 11:00 to 17:30.
• Submit a valid Police Clearance Certificate.

Skills

Teamwork

First Aid Certification

Education

Early Childhood Development qualification

Job description

Locum Aftercare Teacher (Pre-Preparatory)

Locum Aftercare Teacher (Pre-Preparatory)

Uplands is a forward-thinking, innovative co-educational independent school, located on a 110-hectare estate in White River, Mpumalanga, and committed to providing quality education to day- and boarding scholars from Grade 0000 to 12.

Uplands School is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Anglican Board of Education of South Africa (ABESA) and offers examinations set by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB).

Uplands Pre-Preparatory seeks to appoint a Locum Aftercare Teacher, who is energetic, enthusiastic, innovative and enjoys working with young children.

The successful applicant will:

• Have an Early Childhood Development qualification in Education or currently be studying towards and Early Childhood Development qualification.
• Have previous experience of working with young children.
• Be responsible for planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the programme.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and be First Aid certified.
• Be required to provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable in.
• Be able to work as a team member.
• Be responsible for the children in the Aftercare programme from 11:00 to 17:30 daily.
• Be able to submit a valid Police Clearance Certificate.
• Be a South African Citizen.

Duration of Contract: 21 July 2025 to 28 November 2025

Uplands is an equal opportunities employer. Submission of a CV does not automatically entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and Uplands reserves the right not to make an appointment. Should you not have received a response from Uplands within two weeks following the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 06 June 2025

Uplands, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.