Educational Support Teacher (Academic) Grade 4-7

Unicorn Preparatory School is an independent, Christian, English-medium day school catering for boys and girls from Grade R to Grade 7. The school is a member of the Independent Schools Association of South Africa, ISASA and as such, is quality assured by both IQAA and UMALUSI. It is situated in the sub-tropical region of Tzaneen in Limpopo province.

Educational Support Teacher (Academic) Grade 4-7

Unicorn Preparatory School invites applications for the abovementioned position which will be available from 01 January 2027.

Local and National applications for a Grade 4-7 Educational Support Teacher (academic) are invited. This is a practical, hands-on academic support position for a teacher who is passionate about helping pupils overcome academic barriers and make meaningful progress. The successful candidate will work closely with class and subject teachers, particularly in English and Mathematics, to support pupils within the classroom and through individualised intervention.

The requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Must have a teaching qualification (B Ed/PGCE),
• A relevant qualification or additional training in educational support, inclusive education, learning support or a related field would be an advantage,
• Strong knowledge of the Grade 4-7 curriculum, with particular competence in supporting English and Mathematics,
• Demonstrated experience in providing practical, hands-on academic support to pupils, including one-on-one and small-group intervention,
• Experience working collaboratively with class and subject teachers, including the ability to work in classrooms and reinforce concepts and skills being taught,
• The ability to identify areas of academic difficulty and adapt teaching and support strategies to meet individual pupil needs,
• A passion for teaching and supporting pupils who experience academic challenges, together with strong classroom management and interpersonal skills,
• Must be computer literate,
• Must be willing to engage in the school’s full programme, including all after hours and extra-curricular activities and some Saturdays as required by the sport programme,
• Must be willing to work during homework periods and provide educational support in the afternoons, including individual and small-group intervention and extra lessons where required,
• An unequivocal commitment to working as part of an accomplished team and communicating effectively with teachers and parents where appropriate,
• A commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• An awareness of the nature of the school and willingness to commit to its all-round ethos and extra-curricular activities,
• Be willing to get a police clearance certificate and must have a clear criminal record,
• Must be SACE registered,
• Have at least 2 years’ relevant teaching or educational support experience, preferably with pupils in the Grade 4-7 age range.
• Must have an excellent command of the English language,

Applications should be sent as soon as possible. The closing date is Friday, 23 October 2026 by 12:00.

Please send your curriculum vitae in PDF format, all relevant qualifications, SACE and a 1 page motivational letter to the Headmaster at head@unicornschool.co.za. Please use the subject line: “Educational Support”.

Further documentation may be required, and you will be contacted in this regard if necessary.

Please only send an application IF you meet all the above requirements. Applications that do not meet all the requirements, will not be considered.

For more information on our school, visit our website at http://www.unicornschool.co.za or our Facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/unicornprep

Unicorn Preparatory reserves the right not to proceed with filling the post. Unicorn Preparatory also reserves to the right to fill the post before the indicated cut-off date. An application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves for consideration.

If you haven’t heard from the school by Friday, 30 October 2026, please assume your application has not been successful.

Unicorn Preparatory School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information, but it will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.