Key performance areas
Perform teaching duties, including planning lessons using modern-day tools and processes, setting up workbooks and measuring academic improvement and achievement
Manage the phase administration and academics, including annual and termly plans and timetables, staff duties, subject changes, communication, marketing and budgeting
Manage the phase curriculum via pre- and post-rollout reviews, checks and moderation
Manage and mentor grade heads, including interviews, appraisals, mediation and training
Manage interventions and disciplinary processes according to Curro policies and procedures and the code of conduct
Plan and manage events
Manage and coordinate extramural activities
Plan and manage classrooms, including classroom/learning environment design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
Plan and manage assessments (formal and continuous) and homework, including rosters, moderation, revision and supervision
Qualifications, experience and skills
BEd degree and/or PGCE in foundation phase education
Minimum 3 years' experience as a foundation phase head
Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum
Proven management and leadership skills
Ability to lead and mentor other teachers
Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
Willing and able to work overtime and weekends and to be involved in school activities
Proficient in Microsoft Office
SACE-registered
Clear criminal record
Closing date: 04 February 2026.