APEX PINELANDS

FOUNDATION PHASE CLASSROOM FACILITATOR

Apex Pinelands | Entry-Level | Start: January 2027

Student teacher or recent school leaver who loves working with young children? Join our Foundation Phase team and help our youngest scholars build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and confidence, alongside an experienced teacher.

What you'll do

• Support the teacher with daily lessons, and help individual scholars and small groups with literacy and numeracy.
• Help scholars who need extra support or have learning barriers.
• Keep routines, transitions and behaviour positive and on track.
• Supervise and care for scholars during activities and breaks, and report any concerns to the teacher.
• Handle classroom admin: attendance, photocopying, filing, resources and stationery.
• Live the Apex values: Grit, Responsibility, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity and Authenticity.

Who we're looking for

• Matric (required).
• Studying towards a BEd (Foundation Phase) or similar (distance or part-time study is a plus).
• Experience with young children (aftercare, tutoring, holiday clubs) is helpful.
• Patient, caring, reliable and organised, and comfortable with computers.

No formal teaching experience needed. We'll coach you.

Practical bits

• Based at Apex Pinelands, Conradie Park, Pinelands.
• Reliable transport required.
• Criminal record and National Child Protection Register checks apply.

How to apply

Email your CV and a short motivation letter to the principal, Tamsin Carelse, at tcarelse@apexpinelands.org

Subject line: 2027 Foundation Phase Facilitator Application
Applications close: 17 November 2026

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