Please also check the ISASA vacancy website.

Experienced Intersen Phase Afrikaans (FAL) Teacher – 2026

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

Local and National applications for a Grade 6 & 7 Afrikaans First Additional Language teaching post are invited. The candidate must be experienced in teaching in the Intersen Phase with at least 5 years appropriate teaching experience.

The candidate should also have at least 3 years experience in teaching Afrikaans (either HL or FAL) in the Intersen Phase.

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 Intersen 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 Intersen 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 Intersen 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, (preferably already have a clearance certificate)

·         Must be SACE registered, (certificate to be emailed with application),

·         Must be willing to work in an English environment,

Applications should be sent as soon as possible. The closing date is Friday, 28 November 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 head@unicornschool.co.za. Please use the subject line: “Afrikaans 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. 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, 05 December 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.