YES Programme Candidate: Student Teacher

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

Job summary

Curro Hillcrest invites applications for a YES Programme Candidate: Student Teacher (part-time) starting January 2027. This stipend-based opportunity provides hands-on classroom exposure at Curro Hillcrest and in Curro schools nationwide.

Eligible candidates are South African youth aged 18–34, unemployed, with a Qualification in Education or ECDE and SACE provisional or conditional registration. Duties include classroom support, learner engagement, assessment help, and activities assistance.

Qualifications

• 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 and commitment to growth.
• Strong communication to engage with learners, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Energetic and reliable

Willingness to assist with lesson prep

Education

Education/ECDE qualification

SACE registration

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 Hillcrest in Hillcrest to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: HILL/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