Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Foundation Phase Teacher role based in Ermelo. We welcome candidates from every background across Mpumalanga who are ready to grow with us.
The Role
An experienced Foundation Phase Teacher is needed to support operations in Ermelo. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Ermelo team.
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 Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.
About the Team
The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ermelo office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
Importantly, the team mix in Ermelo reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
The Environment
Practically speaking, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ermelo site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
What You’ll Need
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.