At Radley Private School, we believe the early years are sacred – a time to nurture curiosity, creativity, and care in the hearts of our future innovators and entrepreneurs. As one of South Africa’s first entrepreneurial schools, we’re proudly redefining education by blending academic excellence with 21st-century skills – including coding, robotics, and entrepreneurial thinking.
We are now seeking an experienced Foundation Phase Educator with a strong passion and background in coding and robotics to join our close-knit team. In this role you’ll be teaching coding and robotics to all primary school learners, from grade 0 to grade 7. If you love teaching young children and inspiring them through hands-on technology learning, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

WHO WE ARE

Radley is a private entrepreneurial school backed by Raizcorp, Africa’s leading business incubator. We provide a calm, caring, and focused environment that emphasizes personal growth, resilience, and independence.

• Small class sizes for real connection and individualized teaching.
• No competitive team sports – more time for creativity and focused learning.
• Weekly professional development and coaching, including entrepreneurial mindset training.
• A peaceful, structured space where each child is known, supported, and celebrated.

✅ REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education (appropriate to primary school phases) – non-negotiable
• SACE-registered with permanent certification
• 5–7 years’ experience teaching in primary schools
• Strong experience in teaching coding and robotics (especially Scratch) to young learners
• Familiarity with Inspire Africa’s coding curriculum is an advantage (but not essential)
• Strong classroom management with a gentle, nurturing approach
• Comfortable working in a small, innovative school environment
• Passionate about preparing children for a tech-forward, entrepreneurial future

ABOUT THE ROLE: ROBOTICS & CODING IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL

This is a hybrid teaching role that combines the nurturing primary school classrooms with the excitement of early coding and robotics education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver warm, engaging lessons appropriate to the learners’ age while integrating coding and robotics into the curriculum.
• Teach Scratch coding and foundational robotics in a fun, age-appropriate way.
• Design interactive lessons that foster problem-solving, computational thinking, and creativity.
• Support students as they explore digital tools and build confidence in using technology.
• Integrate coding and robotics into entrepreneurial themes, lesson plans, innings and outings.
• Work collaboratively with fellow educators and attend weekly development sessions.
• Communicate clearly and kindly with parents to foster trust and partnership.