MEDIA AND TEACHING SUPPORT OFFICER
2 Positions | Full-time (5 days per week)
We are looking for an energetic, friendly, creative, practical, organised and meticulous team player with a passion for people and children to work as a Media and Teaching Support Officer at a pre-primary school.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- A teaching qualification (completed or in progress, e.g. B.Ed. Foundation Phase or a Diploma in Grade R Teaching), or a qualification in Early Childhood Development at NQF Level 4 or higher. And/or
- Experience in administration will be considered an advantage.
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel, is an essential requirement for this position.
- Able to communicate in Afrikaans and English.
- Willing to provide a police clearance certificate if invited for an interview.
Working Hours:
The positions are available from 1 JANUARY 2027.
Days : Focus
Monday and Tuesday : The media centre: educational toys (Monday) and books (Tuesday), stock control and inventories.
Wednesday to Friday : Onderwysondersteuning: aflos in klasse, ondersteuning van kinders, funksies, bemarking en die maak van hulpbronne. Buitemuurse aktiwiteite afrig by die laerskole
Working hours during school terms are Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 17:00.
Working hours during school holidays are one week, 07:00 – 16:00.
The general duties and responsibilities include, amongst others, the following:
Media Centre and Stock
- Issuing and returning educational toys, sensopathic materials and books.
- Maintaining inventories on the barcode system and controlling stationery and classroom stock.
- Receiving and distributing deliveries and repairing books and toys.
In the Classrooms
- Providing cover when a teacher or assistant is absent.
- Small-group and one-to-one support: practising fine motor skills.
- Supervision during playtime, assistance with routines in the younger classes and support on outings.
Creative Resources
- Making teaching aids, games, fantasy boxes and classroom decorations.
- Assisting with the fantasy garden, perceptual development hall and robotics/STEM activities.
Functions and Concert
- Costumes, décor and props; rehearsing dance steps; coordinating children backstage.
Marketing
- Taking photographs and videos for the school’s social media.
- Assisting with setting up functions and displays for school events, such as Open Day.
Extramural Activities
- Involvement in coaching extramural activities at the primary school.
Required Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills in both Afrikaans and English.
- Excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office (Word and Excel).
- Ability to handle large volumes of work systematically and efficiently.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to function effectively under pressure.
- Good interpersonal and life skills. Life skills form an important part of this role.
The salary will be discussed during interviews.
The application process requires the submission of a CV, together with a one-page motivation explaining why you are a suitable candidate and why you should be considered for the position.
Candidates will be required to complete a typing test during the interview process.
The above documentation must be submitted either in person or electronically to:
Ms Elmari de Witt
Email: operations@mcpp.co.za
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3 NOVEMBER 2026
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