Teacher: Foundation Phase FAL

Greenwood Bay College; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa. They seek passionate Foundation phase educators to deliver reading, literacy and numeracy, building foundational skills in Plettenberg Bay. The role emphasizes professional conduct, collaboration with families and the community, and maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Applicants should hold an ECD or Foundation Phase degree, SACE certification, and relevant experience. A PGCE may be required if Psychology is the degree.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B.Ed (Foundation Phase).
• PGCE required if degree is suitable in Psychology.
• SACE certification and police clearance are required.
• 2–5 years teaching experience.
• Computer and digital literacy expected.
• First Aid knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Digital literacy

Education

NQF level 6 ECD or B.Ed Foundation Phase

PGCE (if degree is in Psychology)

SACE certification

Police clearance

2–5 years teaching experience

First Aid certification

Job description

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Foundation phase educators will create a learning experience to stimulate and grow individual talents and equip children with the requisite basic education skills in the areas of reading, literacy and numeracy amongst others. They will need :-

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• an undergraduate degree (NQF level 6) in ECD or B. Education (Foundation Phase)
• A PGCE would be necessary if the degree is deemed suitable viz Psychology
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid

Attributes & Competencies

• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately