Foundation Phase Teacher

At Oakview Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a lifelong love for learning. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, inclusive, and vibrant classroom environment where every child can thrive. We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and qualified Foundation Phase Teacher to join our dynamic educator team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Foundation Phase Teacher, you will be responsible for laying the critical academic, social, and emotional foundations for our learners. Your day-to-day will include:

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons in alignment with the [CAPS / IEB / Cambridge] curriculum.
• Foundational Skills: Focus strongly on developing core literacy, numeracy, and life skills.
• Assessment & Tracking: Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and behavior of learners, providing constructive feedback.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, orderly, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages active participation and mutual respect.
• Differentiated Learning: Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of young children.
• Collaboration: Work closely with grade-level colleagues, remedial therapists, and school leadership to support learner well-being.
• Parent Communication: Maintain open, professional communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and developmental milestones.
• Extramural Activities: Participate in and support the school’s co-curricular and extramural programs.

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must possess:

• Education: A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Foundation Phase Teaching, or a relevant degree paired with a PGCE in Foundation Phase.
• Professional Registration: Valid registration with [SACE / relevant local teaching council].
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (ability to teach a second language like Afrikaans is a strong advantage.
• Clearances: Police Clearance Certificate and a clean Sexual Offenders Register check (mandatory).

Key Competencies

• A genuine love for working with young children and an abundance of patience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Creativity, flexibility, and a collaborative team-player mindset.
• Excellent crisis-management and problem-solving abilities.

Pay: R10 000,00 - R13 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person