YES Programme Candidate: Student Teacher

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

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd is seeking a YES Programme Candidate: Student Teacher (part-time) at Curro Mamelodi in Pretoria to commence duties in March 2027. This stipend-based opportunity targets unemployed youth aged 18 to 34 and involves classroom support and learner engagement to build essential teaching skills.

The role focuses on lesson preparation, administrative tasks, and active participation in school events, with SACE registration preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Education, Early Childhood Development, or related studies.
• 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 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.
• Willingness to assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and extracurricular activities.
• Basic administrative and organisational skills.

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.
• School Ethos & Values: Uphold Curro’s ethos and values through reliability, teamwork, and professional behaviour.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Energetic, reliable, responsible

Lesson preparation support

Administrative skills

Education

Education / ECD related studies

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 Mamelodi in Pretoria to commence duties in March 2027

Vacancy Reference: 33549

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

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