Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Foundation Phase Teacher or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Kuruman. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
The Role
An experienced Foundation Phase Teacher is needed to support operations in Kuruman. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Foundation Phase Teacher taking on this position.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Kuruman teams, and the new Foundation Phase Teacher will feel that from the first week.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Northern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kuruman.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your day begins before the bell, with last-minute lesson prep, learner check-ins and a moment to set the tone for the classroom. Lessons follow the rhythm of the timetable, but no two are quite the same — you adapt explanations, encourage quiet learners, and gently redirect those who need it. Breaks are spent marking, planning or supporting colleagues, and after-school hours might bring a meeting, an extra-mural or a parent conversation. By the time you head home, you have shaped young minds in small but lasting ways.
Beyond that, the Kuruman office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Core Functions
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.