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Foundation Phase isiZulu Teacher (Preparatory) · Uplands

Closes 21 Aug 2026

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This is a classroom teaching post focused on isiZulu, Foundation. You will plan and teach lessons, assess and record learner progress, support learners who need intervention, manage the classroom and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Subjects
isiZulu
Phase
Foundation
Curriculum
IEB

About the school

School phase
Secondary
School type
ORDINARY SCHOOL
Estimated teaching staff
±114 educators
Estimated learner enrolment
±1 001 learners

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