Grade R Teacher

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Supports young children’s early learning through structured play, language development, basic numeracy and school-readiness activities. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Grade R Teacher do?

Supports young children’s early learning through structured play, language development, basic numeracy and school-readiness activities.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR180 000 p.a.Mid-levelR280 000 p.a.SeniorR400 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Child development · EssentialClassroom management · EssentialEarly childhood teaching · EssentialCommunication · ImportantLesson planning · Important

Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

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FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING GRADE R-3 — University of Johannesburg

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University of Johannesburg →

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What does a Grade R Teacher do?

Supports young children’s early learning through structured play, language development, basic numeracy and school-readiness activities.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Child development, Classroom management, Early childhood teaching, Communication, Lesson planning.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.