Foundation Phase Teacher (Grade 1)

A faith-based independent school in Isando needs a teacher who can hold a class and lift the marks. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Isando-based, with most of your time spent at a faith-based independent school. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Prepare Grade 12 learners for prelims and the NSC exams
• Teach your allocated classes and keep the pace of the ATP
• Supervise break duty, sport or a cultural activity each term
• Give extra lessons to learners who are falling behind
• Attend staff meetings, subject meetings and district workshops
• Use data projectors, smartboards or tablets where the school has them
• Set, mark and moderate formal assessment tasks for the term

• You can manage a class of 35 or more without losing control
• Full SACE registration (provisional registration only for student or newly qualified teachers)
• A B.Ed, or a degree plus PGCE, in the phase and subject you'll teach
• Sound knowledge of CAPS and the assessment policy for your phase

• Pension and medical aid for permanent posts
• Fee discount for your own children at independent schools
• School holidays in line with the school calendar

• Bring a short sample lesson to the interview; many schools ask you to teach for 15 minutes.
• Put your SACE number, phase and subjects on the first line of your CV; heads sort applications by subject first.