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A Foundation Phase Teacher position is being filled in Newcastle. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
This Foundation Phase Teacher role sits within the teaching jobs function in Newcastle. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the teaching jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Foundation Phase Teacher is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
What We Offer
The hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this teaching jobs role in Newcastle; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Your Future Here
Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the teaching jobs team in Newcastle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Newcastle team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Daily Duties
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
- Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.