TEACHER AIDE

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  • Date posted

    October 22, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Gauteng Johannesburg

Description

St Stithians College is a proudly South African school, embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational experience. Founded as a Methodist Church School, our Christian spirituality is central to our identity. Our College consists of Primary and Secondary Boys’ and Girls’ schools, together with a co-educational Junior Preparatory school. We are an independent, non-profit institution located on an expansive green campus in Sandton, Johannesburg. In addition, St Stithians incorporates Kamoka Bush School near Modimolle, and the Thandulwazi Maths & Science Academy on our Campus. As a College, we are intent on Inspiring Excellence and Making a World of Difference.

JUNIOR PREPARATORY

The Junior Preparatory is known as the Gateway to St Stithians College as it marks both the start of the exciting fifteen- year journey through Saints, and the beginning of formal education.  Our school offers a nurturing, co-ed environment for Grade RRR to Grade 2, after which our boys and girls move onto the Boys’ Preparatory and Girls’ Preparatory respectively. 

Teacher Aide

The Junior Preparatory invites applications for the abovementioned position, which will be available from 01 January 2027.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competencies to take on this position.

The requirements for this position are:

  • General Housekeeping duties
  • Experienced in assisting in Aftercare
  • Experience in classroom assistance
  • Must have a Certificate in Child Care
  • Experience in setting up for functions and special services
  • Experience in storeroom management
  • Experience in reception area duties
  • Flower arranging skills
  • A passion for the physical care and careful supervision of young children  
  • Excellent people and organisational skills
  • Ability to take initiative and to act decisively
  • An unequivocal commitment to working as part of an accomplished team
  • A willingness to work within the values, Methodist Christian ethos and mission of the College.
  • A sexual offender’s clearance certificate and First Aid certificate

To apply please click on the following link before the closing date of 27 October 2026

https://stithian.mcidirecthire.com (click here!)

Applications received via email will not be considered. Applications must be done via the link above only

St Stithians College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes appointments within the context of its transformation imperatives.

Peter Place | Lyme Park | Sandton | 2191 Private Bag 2 | Randburg | 2125 | South Africa www.stithian.com

The College reserves the right not to proceed with this post. Applications are invited from South African citizens. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applications automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

St Stithians College is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have a suite of robust policies and procedures, regularly reviewed and updated, to ensure a safe, secure, and positive environment where all students can thrive. If you are successful, you will be expected to adhere to and actively contribute to these safeguarding practices.St Stithians College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

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