The Foundation Teacher will provide high-quality early childhood education to students, fostering their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. This role involves creating engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons, using play to focus on literacy, numeracy, and foundational life skills.
The teacher will collaborate with colleagues and parents to ensure each child achieves their full potential in a supportive and stimulating environment. Responsibilities include classroom management, progress assessments, and adapting teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, patience, and a passion for nurturing young minds in a private school setting.
Responsibilities
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Foster a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Assess student progress and provide feedback to parents.
- Collaborate on curriculum development and school activities.
- Communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress.
- Integrate play-based learning into lessons.
- Manage classroom behavior.
- Participate in professional development and school events.
Desireable Qualifications
- Certificate (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Teaching certification or equivalent credentials for the Foundation stage.
- Experience in teaching young children, preferably in a private or independent school.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to design engaging, child-centered learning activities.
What's great in the job?
- You get to shape a child's first love of learning by helping them build important skills in reading, writing, and math that will last a lifetime.
- Watching children grow so quickly is an amazing feeling, as you see them go from sounding out their first words to confidently solving problems.
- You can make learning fun and creative every day by using hands-on activities, games, and stories that spark kids’ natural curiosity.
- Your impact can last a lifetime because the connections and positive experiences you create in these early years often shape how children feel about school.
- You get to form close bonds with your students and their families, working together to support their growth in a meaningful way.
- Every day is filled with joy and play as you teach in a classroom buzzing with energy, excitement, and young minds eager to explore!
What We Offer
We value every staff member on our team and want them to succeed and prosper along with our students. Our organization is dedicated to the well-being of our staff by providing a supportive environment that values professional growth, collaboration, and a positive work-life balance.
Salary
Negotiable & competitive
salary and travel package.
Holidays
All public holidays and
extended annual leave.
Leave Benefits
Generous sick and other
leave is available.
Training
Professional Development
& further study.