YES Programme Candidate: Student Teacher

Curro Holdings Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 58,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Curro Westbrook in Gqeberha is seeking a YES Programme Candidate: Student Teacher (part-time) to commence duties in January 2027. This stipend-based 12-month contract supports classroom activities, engages learners, and assists with assessments and administration.

The role focuses on assisting teachers, engaging learners, and contributing to school events and material preparation, with commitment to Curro’s values.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage with learners, parents, and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and extracurricular activities.
• Passion for working with children and commitment to growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Help learners stay focused, encourage participation, and provide one‑on‑one support where needed.
• Support educators with marking, recording results, and monitoring learner progress.
• Assist with school activities, events, and extracurricular programmes to ensure smooth running and learner involvement.
• Help prepare teaching materials, photocopies, and digital resources to support lessons.
• Assist with basic admin tasks such as filing, updating learner records, and handling communication.
• Participate in training, mentorship, and development opportunities to build skills for future employment.
• Uphold Curro’s ethos and values through reliability, teamwork, and professional behaviour.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patience and dedication

Strong work ethic

Education

Education, Early Childhood Development, or related studies

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint YES Programme Candidate: Student Teacher (part-time) at Curro Westbrook in Gqeberha to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: WEST/YES/TEACH

Passionate about learning and helping others succeed? Curro is looking for YES candidates who dream of being in the classroom. Step in as an Educator or Assistant, inspire young minds, and build skills that will take you far!.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Classroom Support Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Learner Engagement Help learners stay focused, encourage participation, and provide one‑on‑one support where needed.
• Assessment Assistance Support educators with marking, recording results, and monitoring learner progress.
• Extramural & Event Support Assist with school activities, events, and extracurricular programmes to ensure smooth running and learner involvement.
• Resource Preparation Help prepare teaching materials, photocopies, and digital resources to support lessons.
• Administrative Support Assist with basic admin tasks such as filing, updating learner records, and handling communication.
• Professional Growth Participate in training, mentorship, and development opportunities to build skills for future employment.
• School Ethos & Values Uphold Curro’s ethos and values through reliability, teamwork, and professional behaviour.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• South African youth between 18 and 34 years old.
• Must be previously unemployed.
• Stipend range: R5 241,00 – R6 000,00 per month.
• Qualification in Education, Early Childhood Development, or related studies (essential).
• SACE registration (provisional or conditional accepted).
• Living close to the Curro school you are applying for.
•  Passion for working with children, with patience and commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Strong communication skills to engage with learners, parents, and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
•  Energetic, reliable, and responsible, with a positive attitude towards learning and teaching.
• Willingness to assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and extracurricular activities.
• Basic administrative and organisational skills to support educators with records, resources, and learner progress.

Please note: This is a stipend‑based opportunity (not a salary). This is a 12‑month contract position

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a temporary / contract position.

Consent to use your personal information:

By submitting your application, you give Curro the right to process your personal information as required for recruitment purposes in alignment with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You have the right to ask what information is used when and how and to revoke consent at any time.
Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
https://www.curro.co.za