Aftercare Supervisor (Primary School)

Songs, stories, sandpits and routines: help a Montessori pre-school in Paarl give children a strong start. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Paarl, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Plan themes and holiday programmes with the principal
• Follow the NCF daily programme and adapt it for each age group
• Set up daily learning areas for art, blocks, reading and fantasy play
• Clean and sanitise toys, mats and tables at the end of the day
• Observe each child and note milestones in their development file
• Watch children closely outside and keep the play area safe

• Paediatric first aid certificate
• Matric
• Clear Form 30 child protection check and police clearance
• Able to follow hygiene and safety routines without cutting corners
• Warm, patient and energetic with small children

• Montessori diploma or Reggio-inspired training
• Experience with children with special needs
• Speak more than one home language of the children you'll teach

• Sponsored ECD Level 5 studies
• Reduced fees for your own child
• Lunch provided on school days
• Short holiday closures over December and Easter

• Add one sentence about an activity you ran that the children loved; it shows you can plan, not just supervise.
• Apply for the Form 30 check early, as it can take weeks and many creches won't appoint without it.