Teacher: Foundation Phase

Trinityhouse Schools; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinityhouse Schools in Johannesburg seeks a nurturing, dynamic Foundation Phase educator to deliver play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy within a Christian ethos. You will foster strong relationships, routines and developmentally appropriate teaching to support the whole child.

The role emphasises differentiated instruction, ongoing assessment, collaboration with staff, and active participation in school events and parent engagement. A passion for holistic growth is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Foundation Phase teacher with SACE registration and police clearance.
• Experience across Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills in Foundation Phase.
• Ability to create nurturing, structured and play-based learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver developmentally appropriate lessons in Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills.
• Differentiate teaching and use small groups, concrete resources and digital tools.
• Assess progress through observation, phonics checks and numeracy tasks.
• Maintain accurate student records, provide constructive feedback and reports.
• Foster a safe, caring classroom aligned with Christian ethos.
• Collaborate on curriculum planning and professional development.
• Represent the school at events and engage with parents and community.

Skills

Foundation Phase Teaching

Phonics and early literacy

Numeracy and Life Skills

Classroom management

Differentiation

Education

B.Ed Foundation Phase Teaching

NQF Level 7 or higher

SACE registration

Police clearance

Tools

CAPS Foundation Phase curriculum

Digital tools for Foundation Phase

Job description

Trinityhouse is a leading, values-driven private school within the ADvTECH Schools Division, committed to delivering exceptional, future-focused education grounded in a strong Christian ethos.

Our mission is clear: To be the leading traditional private school group in South Africa

Through our philosophy of Succeeding Together, we foster an environment where students are nurtured academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually preparing them for meaningful lives of leadership and purpose.

We Are Known For

Academic excellence, strong values, leadership development, and a supportive community with top facilities and expert sport coaching.

Our Promise To You

A faith-driven environment with career growth, professional development, and meaningful recognition, including wellbeing and family support initiatives.

The Role

We are seeking a nurturing, dynamic and passionate educator to join our Foundation Phase. The ideal candidate is future focused, values aligned and committed to developing the whole child through strong relationships, structured routines, play based learning, early literacy, numeracy, social development and Christian values.

Academic Delivery

• Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build strong foundations in Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills, while encouraging curiosity, confidence, creativity and age appropriate problem solving.
• Design integrated, hands on and play based learning experiences that support language development, early mathematical thinking, perceptual skills, fine motor development, social development and independence.
• Differentiate teaching to support varied developmental stages, learning needs and readiness levels, using concrete resources, small group teaching, targeted support and appropriate digital tools.
• Use age appropriate technology and digital resources to enrich learning, support engagement and develop early digital confidence where appropriate.
• Create a structured, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that supports routines, active participation, confidence and a love of learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, intervention, innovation and professional learning initiatives.

Assessment & Reporting

• Conduct continuous, age appropriate assessment through observation, oral activities, written tasks, practical activities, reading assessments, phonics checks and numeracy tasks to monitor student progress.
• Track developmental milestones, reading progress, phonological awareness, handwriting, fine motor development, number sense and social emotional growth.
• Use assessment evidence to identify barriers to learning early, implement targeted interventions and work with support teams and parents to strengthen student progress.
• Provide timely, constructive and developmentally appropriate feedback that encourages confidence, effort, independence and growth.
• Maintain accurate academic records and contribute to moderation, reporting and parent feedback processes.

Student Support & Behaviour

• Foster a safe, respectful, caring and values driven classroom environment aligned with the school’s Christian ethos.
• Support students’ emotional, social and academic development while addressing barriers to learning through appropriate support structures.
• Support students in developing independence, emotional regulation, resilience, kindness, teamwork, communication and respect for others.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies, clear routines and age appropriate expectations to support a calm and purposeful learning environment.

School & Brand Engagement

• Represent Trinityhouse at school events, open days and community engagements to strengthen brand presence and stakeholder relationships.
• Build close, proactive partnerships with parents through regular communication, care, guidance and collaboration to support each student’s academic, emotional and social development.
• Support and participate in extra curricular activities that promote confidence, teamwork, creativity, leadership and personal growth.

Administration & Health & Safety

• Manage class administration efficiently and maintain accurate student records.
• Manage class routines, communication platforms, homework, reading records, student portfolios and parent communication efficiently.
• Maintain careful supervision of young students during classroom activities, transitions, playtime, outings and school events.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, first response and duty of care responsibilities at all times.

Professional Growth & Collaboration

• Participate actively in professional learning communities, peer collaboration, coaching and continuous professional development initiatives.
• Stay current with educational research and best practice in early childhood development, Foundation Phase teaching and learning support.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative phase team focused on student growth, care, consistency and academic excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant teaching qualification in Foundation Phase Education, preferably B.Ed Foundation Phase Teaching, NQF Level 7 or higher.
• 2 to 5 years of teaching experience, or at least a 1 year internship for exceptional candidates.
• Valid SACE registration and police clearance.
• Ability to teach across the Foundation Phase curriculum, including Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills.
• Sound understanding of early childhood development and Foundation Phase pedagogy.
• Strong knowledge of phonics, early reading, handwriting, number sense and play based learning.
• Strong classroom management, planning, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create a nurturing, structured and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Experience or involvement in sport, cultural activities or school events will be advantageous.

Preferred

• Experience in early literacy, phonics, reading development or intervention programmes.
• Training or experience in barriers to learning, inclusive education, remedial support or early childhood development.
• Experience with digital tools appropriate for Foundation Phase teaching, learning and parent communication.
• Familiarity with the CAPS Foundation Phase curriculum.

Trinityhouse is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.