Foundation Phase Teacher

Foundation Phase Teacher

January 2026 – one-year fixed term post

Orion College is an English medium Remedial School in Randpark Ridge that caters to learners with diverse learning barriers, neurodiversities and mixed abilities. The school offers three educational streams and therapeutic interventions from a multidisciplinary team.  Orion is looking to employ a highly skilled, experienced and enthusiastic Foundation Phase teacher to join our team. This person will ideally have relevant knowledge and experience working with learners with a range of learning barriers and be skilled in teaching in the Foundation Phase CAPS curriculum.

This one-year post is available from 1^st January 2027 to 31^st December 2027   

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Teaching Degree from a recognised institution.
• Registration with SACE and current Police Clearance.
• Experience teaching Grade 1 and 2.

Competencies/Skills:

• Remedial teaching qualification or relevant experience working in a remedial environment.
• Understanding of GDE ATPs and CAPS curriculum.
• Excellent English, Afrikaans and Maths teaching skills (at Foundation Phase level).
• High standard of English – speaking and writing.
• Experience in differentiation and curriculum adaptation.
• Identification of learning barriers and offering personalised support to learners.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Passion for remedial teaching.
• Able to use own initiative and willingness to learn.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of remedial teaching.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can work under pressure.
• Computer literate.

Duties:

• Class teacher to a Foundation Phase class.
• Teaching Foundation Phase subjects, including Maths, English, Afrikaans, Life Skills, and Art.
• Assessment and tracking of learner performance, identifying the need for intervention and support.
• Attendance and contribution to multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Liaison with parents, therapists and teachers.
• Participation in extra-curricular activities and any other relevant duties required by the school.

Application closing date: Monday, 2 November 2026. Please email your CV and expression of interest to lilianav@orioncollege.co.za for the attention of the Head of the Foundation Phase Department.

Please note that the submission of your application to Orion College will be used solely for the purposes of recruitment of the above-mentioned vacancy and all internal processes associated with this application. Orion College will ensure that your data will be protected as per the POPI ACT. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and will be invited to attend an interview. If you do not hear from us by then, it means that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Orion College reserves the right to not fill this post should a suitable candidate not be found.