Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Foundation Phase Teacher for its Hermanus operation. The role forms part of a wider teaching jobs portfolio across Western Cape.
About the Opportunity
This Foundation Phase Teacher role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Hermanus. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the teaching jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the teaching jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Hermanus also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Hermanus colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the teaching jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Hermanus keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.
Working in Hermanus
Hermanus continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the V&A Waterfront precinct. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hermanus, Western Cape.
The Environment
In addition, the environment is school-based, with structured timetables, a strong focus on learner well-being and a culture of professional collaboration across phases and subjects.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Key Outputs
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Provide individualised support to learners with diverse needs
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
What You’ll Need
- Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Beyond that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.