Pre-Primary Teacher

Looking for your next move as a Pre-Primary Teacher in Johannesburg? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Gauteng.

The Role

The Pre-Primary Teacher position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Johannesburg and across the teaching jobs space.

On top of that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Johannesburg team on trust, and the Pre-Primary Teacher role will feel that from week one.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Johannesburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Working in Johannesburg

Working in Johannesburg means a place minutes from the Sandton CBD, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Johannesburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Many candidates already living within reach of Johannesburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.

The Environment

Equally, 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 Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Johannesburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the teaching jobs side of the business inside out. The Johannesburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Beyond that, the team mix in Johannesburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Key Outputs

• Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
• Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
• Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
• Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
• Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
• Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
• Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance
• Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
• Current SACE registration or proof of application
• Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.