Foundation Phase Teacher (Grade 1)

A faith-based independent school in Krugersdorp needs a teacher who can hold a class and lift the marks. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Krugersdorp (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Handle classroom discipline with the school's code of conduct
• Prepare Grade 12 learners for prelims and the NSC exams
• Teach your allocated classes and keep the pace of the ATP
• Keep learner profiles and a tidy teacher file for subject advisers
• Supervise break duty, sport or a cultural activity each term
• Set, mark and moderate formal assessment tasks for the term
• Meet parents to discuss progress, behaviour and support plans

• You can manage a class of 35 or more without losing control
• At least 1 year of classroom teaching, including teaching practice
• Clear record on the National Register for Sex Offenders and a police clearance
• Full SACE registration (provisional registration only for student or newly qualified teachers)
• Sound knowledge of CAPS and the assessment policy for your phase
• Good spoken and written command of the language of teaching

• School holidays in line with the school calendar
• Pension and medical aid for permanent posts
• Fee discount for your own children at independent schools
• Housing allowance for SGB and state-funded posts where it applies

• Put your SACE number, phase and subjects on the first line of your CV; heads sort applications by subject first.
• Mention the extra-murals you can run, as smaller schools often choose the teacher who can also coach.