FOUNDATION PHASE MATERNITY RELIEF POST (TERM 2 & 3, 2027)

CAMPS BAY PRIMARY
Cape Town, Western Cape

Camps Bay Primary School is a co-educational school located in the heart of Camps Bay serving over 480 children from Grade R to Grade 7.

Established in 1906, the school has a proud history spanning 120 years. It is a diverse school and one which seeks to remain relevant as the world changes.

The school invites suitably qualified and experienced teachers to apply for the following position:

Foundation Phase Class Teacher
Maternity Cover Post
Term 2 and 3 2027

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Grade 1 teacher to fill a maternity post at our school from April–August 2027. The successful candidate should have a strong foundation in Early Childhood Development and a genuine love for teaching young learners.

Expectations:

• A passion for teaching and inspiring young minds.
• Be a person of integrity, with excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching in different grades in the Foundation Phase.
• Excellent classroom management that encourages and motivates learners to be the very best they can be.
• Competence in terms of computer literacy.
• Willingness to become actively involved in the extramural activities of the school.
• Energetic, committed and reliable.
• Fully support the ethos of the school.
• Appropriate Teaching qualification.
• SACE registered.
• Police Clearance.

Please submit the following by [no date given here in the original]:

• A detailed CV (no more than 2 pages).
• Qualifications and SACE certificate.
• Contactable references.
• A motivational letter explaining why you would be the ideal candidate for the position and outlining the special skills and strengths you would bring to the school.
• Please use “Foundation Phase Maternity Post” in the subject line of your email application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The school reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application does not necessarily entitle the applicant to an interview.

Additional Info

• Location: Western Cape
• Workplace: Co-educational Primary School – State School
• Position: Foundation Phase Class Teacher
• Deadline for application/expression of interest: 30th October 2026
• Commencement date: 19 April 2027
• Contact instructions: Please send a concise CV (max 2 pages) including at least two contactable referees, with a motivational letter to Ms Singh.
• Post: Please indicate clearly that you are applying for the FP Maternity post.
• Contact details: opportunities@campsbayprimary.co.za