Description:
Teaching Job Opportunity: Principal & Grade R Educator (Combined Role)
We are seeking a qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Principal and Grade R Educator to join our Early Childhood Development (ECD) school in a combined leadership and teaching role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school, including direct teaching of the Grade R class, staff management, curriculum planning and implementation, and overall operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching and managing the Grade R classroom, including lesson planning, learner assessment, and progress reporting
- Acting as Principal / Head of School, overseeing daily operations and staff performance
- Curriculum development aligned with CAPS and ECD standards
- Parent liaison and communication
- Managing staff schedules, attendance, and teamwork
- Procuring groceries and overseeing daily cooked lunches
- General school administration, record keeping, and compliance
- Ensuring health, safety, and child protection standards are upheld
Minimum Requirements:
- Mandatory ECD qualification (recognised by relevant authorities)
- Proven experience in the ECD sector (essential)
- Experience with Grade R learners
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Additional Requirements:
- Own reliable transport
- Own laptop and basic digital literacy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dedicated, driven, and hands-on approach
Personal Attributes:
Passionate about early childhood education
Professional, reliable, and accountable
Strong interpersonal skills
Team player with leadership capability
Application Process:
Interested candidates should email their CV and relevant qualifications to:
jklynsmith@iafrica.com
Only suitably qualified candidates will be considered.