Educational Support Teacher Grade 4-7

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Tzaneen is seeking an Educational Support Teacher for Grades 4-7. The ideal candidate must have a teaching qualification, strong classroom management skills, and experience with children needing educational support. Responsibilities include adapting teaching methods, providing remedial support, and engaging in extracurricular activities. Applications close on 26 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a teaching qualification (B Ed/PGCE).
• Experience working in educational support or a remedial class.
• Must be willing to engage in extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 9-14 with educational needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies for learning difficulties.
• Provide extra lessons and support for tests and exams.

Skills

Teaching qualification (B Ed/PGCE)

Experience in educational support

Strong classroom management skills

Knowledge of learning difficulties

Computer literate

Command of the English language

Education

B Ed (hons) Inclusive Education or equivalent

SACE registration

Job description

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 Grade 4-7

Unicorn Preparatory School invites applications for the abovementioned position which will be available from 01 January 2026.

Local and National applications for a Grade 4-7 Educational Support Teacher, are invited. The candidate must be willing to work with children aged 9-14 who require educational support. This includes offering support in all recognised learning barriers as well as reading and scribing to pupils who have been recognised as needing extra support for tests and exams.

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

• Must have a teaching qualification (B Ed/PGCE),
• Relevant professional qualification, e.g. B Ed (hons) Inclusive Education/Educational Psychology, Advanced Certificate in Remedial Education,
• Knowledge of working with children with remedial and special or extra educational needs,
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to cater for learning difficulties,
• A passion for teaching, strong classroom management skills and a basic understanding of the development of young children,
• Must be computer literate,
• Must be willing to engage in the school’s full programme, including all after hours and extra-curricular activities which would include extra lessons as part of this specialised position,
• 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 and must have a clear criminal record
• Must be SACE registered,
• Must have an excellent command of the English language,
• Have at least 2 years experience working in educational support or a remedial or special needs class.

Applications should be sent as soon as possible. The closing date is Friday, 26 September 2025 at 12:00.

Please send your curriculum vitae in PDF format, all relevant qualifications, SACE and a 1 page motivational letter to the Headmaster at [e-mail] . 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.

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, 03 October 2025, 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.