Primary School English Teacher

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Curriculum development involvement

Access to modern classroom technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Primary School English Teacher to join a vibrant learning community in George. You will nurture foundational literacy, foster a love for English, and create a stimulating classroom where young learners explore reading, writing, and speaking with confidence.

The role emphasizes early childhood education principles, engaging teaching strategies, and collaboration with staff to implement school-wide literacy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant field with primary teaching qualification.
• At least 3 years of English teaching experience in primary school.
• Strong literacy development and language proficiency track record.
• Excellent classroom management and ability to create a structured yet playful space.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.
• Familiarity with modern pedagogical approaches in early literacy education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging English lessons for primary school grades in line with the national curriculum framework.
• Develop students' literacy skills including phonics, reading comprehension, creative writing, and oral communication.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling and digital resources, to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Conduct regular assessments to monitor progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and love of learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular activities and literacy initiatives.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Early childhood education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Digital learning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Primary School English Teacher to join a vibrant learning community in George . This role focuses on nurturing foundational literacy skills and a love for the English language in young learners. You will create an engaging and stimulating classroom atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore, communicate, and develop their reading, writing, and speaking abilities. The successful candidate will be passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to laying a strong academic groundwork for primary school students, integrating innovative teaching strategies for optimal learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging English lessons for primary school grades, adhering to the national curriculum framework.
• Develop students' literacy skills, including phonics, reading comprehension, creative writing, and oral communication.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods, including interactive activities, storytelling, and digital resources, to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Conduct regular assessments to monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and a love for learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular activities and school-wide literacy initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant humanities field, with a recognized teaching qualification for primary education.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching English at the primary school level.
• Demonstrated success in developing young learners' literacy and language proficiency.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a structured yet playful learning space.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and staff.
• Familiarity with modern pedagogical approaches in early literacy education.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and school initiatives.
• Use of modern classroom technology and learning resources.