a Temporary Preschool Teacher

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint a Temporary Preschool Teacher (part-time) at Curro Heritage House in Durban to commence duties in August 2026

Vacancy Reference: 28391

Curro is seeking to appoint a preschool teacher at Curro Heritage House in Durban. The role involves teaching and coordinating a range of subjects as per the Curro curriculum and ECD guidelines for the preschool phase. The teacher is responsible for the active teaching, knowledge transfer, skills development and growth of positive attitudes among learners through integrated and focused teaching approaches.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Perform teaching duties, including planning and overseeing activities (inside and outside the classroom), mealtimes, hygiene, break times, sleep time, teaching materials and concerts
• Plan and manage administration, including lesson planning and assessment of outcomes, record-keeping, parent and learner meetings, overseeing student teachers and leading assemblies when required
• Manage the classroom, including classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
• Observe and record learner behaviour daily and manage feedback to parents and management as well as problem areas
• Plan and manage extramural activities and aftercare, including homework

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Diploma in ECD or an equivalent (minimum NQF level 6)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an ECD teacher
• Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum
• Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Willing and able to work extended hours
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SACE-registered
• Clear criminal record

Contract Period is from 17 August 2026- 17 December 2026

Closing date: 07 July 2026.

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Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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