YES Programme Candidate: Student Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend-based opportunity

12‑month contract

Job summary

Curro seeks to appoint YES Programme Candidate: Student Teacher (part-time) at St Dominics in Newcastle to commence duties in January 2027. This stipend-based opportunity (Vacancy Ref: 30104) is open to unemployed South African youth aged 18–34 with a qualification in Education or related studies and SACE registration.

Contract is for 12 months, focusing on classroom support, learner engagement, assessment assistance, and admin tasks to assist educators and develop skills for future employment.

Qualifications

• 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 toward learning.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: assist teachers with lesson preparation and organisation.
• Learner Engagement: encourage participation and provide one-on-one support.
• Assessment Assistance: help with marking and recording results.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Energetic and reliable

Patience and growth

Lesson preparation

Administrative basics

Education

Education 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 St Dominics in Newcastle to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30104

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.