PHYLLIS JOWELL SCHOOL
PRE-PRIMARY /

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER

3 to 4 year old class

Term 3 position (29 July – 30 September 2025)
Phyllis Jowell School is a co-educational Jewish school that provides a dual curriculum of Jewish and General subjects.

The Pre Primary School runs small classes from 4 months to 6 years.

We are looking for a person with the following essential qualities and skills:

• A nurturing and warm person who is passionate about children and an excellent understanding of ECD
• An energetic and inspirational teacher
• A team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Well organised with good record keeping, report writing and observational skills
• An ability to communicate and liaise with parents
• Flexibility and the ability to respond positively to changes
• Collaborative worker willing to work closely with Kodesh (Jewish Studies) teaching partner and other Preschool teachers
• Computer literacy and ability to integrate IT in the class
• Creativity and the ability to innovate, develop and sustain exciting ECD programmes
• Excellent English verbal and written skills
• A minimum of three years’ teaching experience, and a ECD NQF Level 5 qualification or ECD Diploma/Degree
• Open to implementing progressive educational philosophy and continued self-growth
• A knowledge of Judaism and its customs would be of benefit
• SACE registration
• Clearances: Police, S-exual Offences and Child Protection

Kindly forward your letter of application with a two page CV to admin@pj.org.za
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 July 2025

If applicants do not hear or receive a response within 14 days of close of application, it may be understood that the application has not been successful.