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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 ISASA and UMALUSI. It is situated in the sub-tropical region of Tzaneen in Limpopo province.

Experienced Foundation Phase Teacher – 2027

Preferably with Grade 2 experience

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

Local and National applications for a Foundation Phase teaching post are invited, preferably with Grade 2 experience.  The candidate must have at least 5 years appropriate teaching experience.

The candidate will also be expected to take part in the school’s full extra-curricular programme, which will include coaching seasonal sport.

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

·        Must have a teaching qualification (B.Ed/PGCE in Foundation Phase Teaching),

·        Knowledge of working with children at Intersen Phase level,

·        A passion for teaching, strong classroom management skills and a basic understanding of the development of Foundation Phase children,

·         Must be computer literate,

·         Must be willing to engage in the school’s full programme, including all after hours and extra-curricular activities and Foundation Phase sport, (this includes some Saturdays)

·         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,

·         Must have at least 5 years Foundation Phase teaching experience.

Applications should be sent as soon as possible.  The closing date is Friday, 25 September 2026 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 head@unicornschool.co.za. Please use the subject line: “Grade 2 Post”.

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 www.unicornschool.co.za or our Facebook page on www.facebook.com\unicornprep

Unicorn Preparatory reserves the right not to proceed with filling the post. The school may, at its discretion, re-advertise the post at a later 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, 09 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.

Unicorn Preparatory School - Future Teachers & Substitute Teachers Database 

Unicorn Preparatory School is creating a confidential database of individuals who may be interested in joining our teaching team in the future. By completing this form, you will be added to our private mailing list and notified directly when suitable vacancies arise at the school.

This form is also intended for qualified teachers who wish to be considered for our Substitute Teachers List. Should the need for a substitute arise, we will contact those registered on this list first.

If you are passionate about education and would like to be kept informed of upcoming opportunities at Unicorn Preparatory, please complete the details below.

By completing this form you consent to being added to our mailing list and for your information to be used for this purpose as described herein.

Thank you for your interest in being part of our school community.

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