Temp Grade R Teacher

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**Overview** Radley Private School, backed by Raizcorp, is one of South Africa’s first entrepreneurial schools, focused on redefining education by combining academic excellence with essential 21st-century skills such as creativity, problem-solving, independence, and entrepreneurial thinking. The school offers a calm, caring, and structured learning environment in Northriding, encouraging children to become confident, independent thinkers. This role is for a passionate and experienced Grade R teacher to join the Foundation Phase team, with options for an immediate temporary start or a suitable candidate to join in January 2027. **What you will do** As a Grade R teacher, you will create a warm, engaging, and structured classroom environment to help young learners develop essential skills for future schooling. This involves guiding learners through purposeful play, creative exploration, and structured learning experiences to support their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Key responsibilities include: * Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Grade R lessons. * Develop foundational literacy, numeracy, fine motor, gross motor, and social skills. * Create a nurturing, stimulating, and well-organised classroom. * Incorporate play-based and inquiry-based learning approaches. * Monitor learner progress and communicate effectively with parents and school leadership. * Encourage independence, confidence, curiosity, and emotional development. * Work collaboratively with fellow educators. * Participate in professional development and coaching. * Contribute positively to Radley’s entrepreneurial and future-focused approach to education. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor’s degree in Foundation Phase Education – non-negotiable. * Valid SACE registration – non-negotiable. * Previous experience teaching Grade R or Foundation Phase learners. * Strong understanding of early childhood development and school readiness. * Excellent classroom management and communication skills. * A warm, patient, creative, and highly organised approach. * Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively within a small, dynamic school environment. * Availability to start immediately for a temporary appointment or in January 2027. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a passionate and experienced Grade R teacher who loves working with young children, enjoys nurturing curiosity and confidence, and wants to make a meaningful difference in learners' early development. The ideal candidate should align with Radley’s entrepreneurial and future-focused approach to education. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/temp-grade-r-teacher-radley-private-school Source: myjobmag

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