Location: 15 Eckstein Street, Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa
Company Name: Sacred Heart College
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Commencement Date: January 2026
Position Overview:
Sacred Heart College is seeking a dedicated and passionate Foundation Phase Teacher to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be expected to understand and uphold the Catholic ethos and Marist values of the school while delivering exceptional teaching in the Foundation Phase.
Key Responsibilities:
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Teaching & Learning:
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Demonstrate a deep understanding and passion for Foundation Phase teaching.
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Engage students using innovative teaching methods and differentiated learning pedagogies.
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Foster enquiry and critical thinking in young learners.
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Personal Attributes:
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Demonstrate a deep understanding of the developmental needs of young children.
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Be self-motivated, flexible, energetic, and organised.
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Be able to work as part of a dynamic team while contributing to the school’s ethos.
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Support for the Catholic Ethos:
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Uphold and support the Catholic ethos of the College.
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Extra-Curricular Activities:
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Willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular programme of the school.
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Requirements:
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Qualifications:
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An appropriate Degree and professional qualifications.
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Must be SACE registered.
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Experience:
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Previous teaching experience in Grade 1 is highly preferred.
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Understanding and experience with differentiated learning pedagogies will be an advantage.
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Personal Qualities:
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A passion for teaching and nurturing young learners.
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The ability to engage students and sustain innovative teaching methods.
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A willingness to support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school.
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Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit the following to the Primary School Principal’s PA, Ms. Jane Trathen:
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Covering letter
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CV
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At least 3 contactable references
Email: jane.trathen@sacredheart.co.za
Important Notes:
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The closing date for applications is 15 August 2025.
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The school reserves the right not to proceed with filling this post.
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Sacred Heart College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will take all reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of applicants’ personal information used in the recruitment process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
For more information about Sacred Heart College, please visit: www.sacredheart.co.za