Grade R and Foundation Phase

February 1, 2026

Grade R-3 | January 2027 | Waterford College | Fourways (Gauteng)

To apply, complete our online application form (link below). This is your chance to tell us about your experience and show us how you’d approach real classroom scenarios — so please don’t rush it. Take your time, give it genuine thought, and give us enough information to get to know you. Applications that stand out are the ones that go beyond a sentence or two. We recommend completing the form on a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile phone, as several of the questions are longer-form.

We carefully read every single application — this is not a black hole for CVs. Your time and effort are worth it.

If your application stands out and we can see you’re our kind of person, we’ll invite you to complete a psychometric assessment. This evaluates how you approach novel situations, solve problems, and think critically — qualities we consider essential in our environment. You’ll also attach your CV at this stage.

From there, successful candidates will be invited to an online interview, followed by an in-person interview. You may also be asked to demonstrate your skills in a practical setting — a demo lesson at one of our schools. We conduct thorough reference checks as a final step.

Positions begin in January 2027, and we aim to have our team appointed by 30 August 2027 — giving you time to work out notice at your current school.

To apply, you will need a relevant, completed teaching qualification and a full, active SACE registration. Both experienced and newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply. 

APPLY USING THE LINK BELOW:

Preschool and Foundation Phase (Grade 1-3):

ThriveEd Teaching — Expression of Interest Form (Foundation Phase and Preschool) – Fill in form

(https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LrkPMfkAUH)