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Company: Curro
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 31 May 2026
Are you a passionate, youth job-seeker aiming to break into the South African education sector? Curro, the leading independent schooling provider in South Africa, is currently seeking a driven individual to join their team as an Assistant Teacher (Part-Time) through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
This contract position provides unmatched classroom experience, mentorship from seasoned educators, and a structured path to boost your career in education. Discover what this role entails, the minimum qualifications required, and how to submit your application before the closing date.
Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
The successful candidate will step in as an educator assistant to inspire young minds, manage classroom environments, and build core professional skills. The scope of work spans across multiple key performance areas:
- Instructional Support: Actively assisting the main teacher in daily academic duties, preparation of learning materials, and administrative tasks.
- Classroom Management: Overseeing classroom design, structural setup for optimal learner performance, enforcing positive disciplinary rules, and handling professional communication with learners and parents.
- Academic Monitoring: Planning and managing homework schedules per grade level, coordinating structured revisions, and tracking individual reading levels and progress.
- Extramural Coordination: Planning, executing, and managing school extramural activities, sports, and educational outings.
Minimum Requirements and Skills
Curro maintains high institutional standards to deliver quality education from early childhood development up to Grade 12. To be considered for this competitive YES Programme placement, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualifications: Must hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree or be actively pursuing a relevant teaching qualification.
- Curriculum Knowledge: A solid foundational understanding of the CAPS curriculum framework.
- Professional Registration: Must be SACE-registered (South African Council for Educators) or possess valid provisional registration.
- Core Competencies: Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
- Technical Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Background Security: A completely clear criminal record is mandatory.
- Operational Flexibility: Willingness and capability to work extended hours when school activities demand.
What is the Curro YES Programme?
The Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative is a business-led collaboration with the South African government designed to reduce youth unemployment. By participating in this 12-month quality work experience programme, candidates receive a monthly stipend while building a professional portfolio.
As an equal-opportunity employer, Curro prioritizes Employment Equity (EE) candidates to promote workplace diversity and transformation within independent schooling.
Application Process
Qualified individuals who fit the profile and dream of making a tangible impact in the classroom should submit their comprehensive CV, certified copies of academic qualifications, and SACE registration details directly through the official Curro recruitment portal.
- Closing Date: 31 May 2026
Ensure all documentation is fully updated and submitted before the deadline to receive consideration for this intake.
