LEARNING SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR – INTERSEN PHASE

Western Province Preparatory School

Claremont, Cape Town

LEARNING SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR – INTERSEN PHASE

Western Province Preparatory School (WPPS) is an independent Anglican school for boys. We offer a balanced and holistic education in which we aim to unlock and awaken the skills and talents of our boys by providing them with the resources to be the best that they can be. Our vision is to inspire, empower, and awaken the potential of each boy to realise his personal excellence and thereby become a solutionary for a just and sustainable world.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and collaborative educator to join our team as Learning Support Co-ordinator: Intersen Phase, effective 1 January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supporting Intersen Phase Learning Support Teachers and Facilitators.
• Providing in-class support and extension in English and Mathematics.
• Collaborating with Subject Heads to administer relevant scholastic assessments.
• Facilitating collaborative instructional planning and delivery with class and subject teachers to support diverse learning needs.
• Co-ordinating Assessment Accommodation rosters, including training for readers and scribes.
• Co-ordinating Individual Support Plans (ISPs) in collaboration with teachers.
• Managing referrals to and liaising with external professionals.
• Contributing to Boy Matters meetings with relevant staff.
• Maintaining effective record-keeping and handover processes.
• Managing new-boy assessments and reports as part of the Admissions process.
• Conducting classroom observations and providing appropriate support and feedback.
• Facilitating Round Table Meetings with relevant staff and parents.
• Facilitating the annual Learning Skills Programme for Grade 5.
• Supporting a collaborative, inclusive approach to teaching and learning across the Intersen Phase.

Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

• An appropriate educational qualification. A postgraduate qualification in Learning Support, Remedial Education or a related field will be advantageous.
• A minimum of five years’ teaching experience.
• Proven experience in Learning Support, with a strong knowledge of barriers to learning and specific learning difficulties.
• A sound understanding of SBST and DBST processes and expectations.
• Knowledge and experience of assessment accommodation and concession applications, including assessment and support planning.
• The ability to conduct and interpret relevant reading and scholastic assessments.
• A proven record of excellent curriculum delivery, with in-depth knowledge of CAPS and varied assessment techniques.
• Current SACE registration (essential).
• Exceptional organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, guide and support teachers.
• A deep commitment to inclusive education and the holistic development of learners.
• A solutions-driven and flexible mindset, with the ability to adapt to evolving educational needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A willingness to be a custodian of the Anglican ethos of the school.
• A genuine passion for boys’ education and for helping every boy to flourish.

This is a full-time position, commencing 1 January 2027.

Application Process
Applications should include:

•A covering letter;
•A maximum two-page CV;
•Two recent references; and
•Contact details for referees who may be contacted.

To be considered for this position, please email your CV and a covering letter to vacancies@wpps.org.za by 31 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note: WPPS acknowledges its responsibility to contribute to redressing past inequalities and addressing the marginalisation experienced in South Africa. In alignment with our Transformation goals, our recruitment process is committed to promoting diversity, eliminating unfair discrimination, and achieving equitable representation of individuals from designated groups.

Furthermore, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we are committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of all applicants. Reasonable measures will be taken to ensure that personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment, selection, and reporting purposes. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.