Unicorn Preparatory School is an independent, Christian, English-medium day school catering for children 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 various organisations, including UMALUSI. It is situated in the sub-tropical region of Tzaneen in Limpopo province and caters to over 360 pupils.
Foundation Phase Teacher
Experienced Foundation Phase Teacher – 2025
Grade 1
Unicorn Preparatory School invites applications for the above-mentioned position which will be available from 01 January 2025. The school is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Foundation Phase teacher. The candidate must be able to work as part of an energetic and proactive team of teachers. The candidate will also be expected to take part in the school’s full extra-curricular programme, which will include coaching sport at age appropriate level. The candidate must hold at least 5 years appropriate teaching experience and must be willing to work with a highly motivated team. Knowledge and experience with the Time2Read and Number Sense programmes would be an advantage.
The applicant must be willing to work closely with the HoD of the Foundation Phase.
The requirements for this position include but are not limited to:
- Â Must have a relevant teaching qualification (B Ed/PGCE),
- Knowledge of working with children at Foundation Phase level, (all grades)
- A passion for teaching, strong classroom management skills and a basic understanding of the development of children,
- Must be computer literate, (includes Microsoft and Google products)
- Must be willing to engage in the school’s full programme, including all after hours and extra-curricular activities,
- An unequivocal commitment to working as part of an accomplished team,
- 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, be cleared on the sexual offenders register and on the child protection register and must have a clear criminal record,
- Must be SACE registered, (preferably not provisional)
- Must have an excellent command of the English language,
The closing date is Friday, 27 September 2024 at 12:00.
Please submit a motivational cover letter and CV with 3 contactable referees to head@unicornschool.co.za
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 on http://www.facebook.com\unicornprep
Unicorn Preparatory reserves the right not to proceed with filling the post. 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, 11 October 2024, 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.