2027 Foundation Phase Apprentice Teachers (Paulshof)

Location: Paulshof, Gauteng, South Africa

Company

hirify.global is a pan-African independent network of schools in South Africa and Kenya using an enquiry-based approach to develop students’ skills, independence, and leadership.

What you will do

• Support Resident Teachers in delivering engaging, technology-supported enquiry-based lessons.
• Help establish ambitious learning goals, provide student feedback, and encourage academic engagement.
• Assess student progress with Resident Teachers and use assessment data to adjust instruction.
• Participate in feedback meetings, professional development, instructional coaching, and team reflections.
• Communicate with parents through email, telephone, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Support co-curricular activities, collaborative committees, supervision duties, and selected morning, evening, and weekend events.

Requirements

• Currently entering the third or fourth year of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or completing a Bachelor’s Degree and PGCE in 2027.
• Must not be a qualified teacher at the start of 2027.
• Specialisation in the Foundation Phase and provisional SACE registration required.
• English and Mathematics teaching experience or curriculum knowledge.
• Ability to use technology for instruction and collaborate in a team-based environment.
• Strong commitment to student success, professional development, feedback, and open communication.

Nice to have

• Experience with Singapore Maths or THRASS English.
• Experience or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives.

Culture & Benefits

• Daily team meetings, weekly professional development, instructional coaching, and organisation-wide learning opportunities.
• Ongoing personal development with clear career pathways.
• Energetic, entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative school environment.
• Strong focus on diversity, equity, adaptability, and continuous improvement.