Early Years Educator

OUR SCHOOL

Reddam House Umhlanga is a premium co-educational, private school situated on the outskirts of the bustling Umhlanga Ridge - Durban, offering an Early Learning School, Preparatory School and IEB College to students from 1 year old to Grade 12.

The leading IEB School in Durban, Reddam House Umhlanga offers a Christian, holistic, innovative, educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

Set on 17 hectares of land, the School provides spacious, modern facilities, where children are encouraged to be children while functioning within the parameters of a robust, bespoke curriculum. The School’s tranquil setting is ideal for learning and outdoor activities.

Reddam House Umhlanga School seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling. Our comprehensive curriculum includes enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes as well as opportunities for philanthropy.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reddam House Umhlanga is seeking to appoint a full-time Early Childhood Development Teacher to join the Early Learning School from 1 January 2026. The successful candidate will adopt a holistic approach to the learners in their care, fostering their wellbeing, development, and progress. They will create an engaging and nurturing learning environment that inspires curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in young children.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Teach within a Reggio-inspired environment and apply Reggio principles where appropriate.
• Establish a nurturing, supportive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism with regard to punctuality, behaviour and work standards.
• Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in continuous personal and school-wide professional development.
• Teach extra lessons/extra-murals on two afternoons per week when required.
• Produce high-quality learning resources for students.
• Respond to parent emails and phone messages within 24 hours.
• Demonstrate loyalty to all facets of Reddam House.
• Attend special school occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• Set and mark assessments and other forms of student evaluation.
• Write report comments.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks assigned by the School Head or line manager.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A university degree in an appropriate field.
• Certified Teaching Status / SACE registration.
• A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience.
• Confidence using ICT in teaching.
• Experience with IEB, CAPS or Reggio programmes.
• Experience in a high-performing international school (desirable).
• Strong preparation, planning, and assessment skills.
• Ability to set clear expectations and support effective learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for early childhood development and student welfare.
• A positive attitude, strong organisational skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.