Intern Teacher

About this role

ADvTECH’s Schools Division is a private education provider in South Africa. This internship is based at its school in Westbrook, KwaZulu-Natal, and gives a trainee teacher hands-on experience in the Intersen Phase classroom.

What you’ll do

• Plan and deliver lessons that suit individual learners and groups, using technology and varied resources.
• Set up classrooms for lessons and keep up with current teaching trends.
• Assess learners regularly, keep accurate records and write reports for parents and management.
• Take part in moderation, team marking and IEB moderation when asked.
• Manage classroom behaviour, support learners who face barriers to learning and keep parents informed.
• Help with extra-murals, events, excursions and supervision, including first-aid support and reporting incidents.

What you need

• A degree (NQF level 6) and a PGCE or B.Ed in the Intermediate/Intersen, Senior or Foundation Phase.
• Willingness to teach across subjects as a generalist rather than a specialist.
• A valid SACE certificate.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• A clear police clearance certificate.
• 1 to 2 years of teaching experience, and a one-year teaching internship (at the Principal’s discretion).
• Advantageous: an Honours degree in an educational field or subject area.
• Advantageous: IB PYP training.
• Preferred: strategies and tools for Global Competencies, inquiry-based learning, and computer and digital literacy.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management skills, with good attention to detail.
• Good written and spoken communication, and a professional, respectful manner.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a qualified teacher who enjoys working with young learners and wants to grow in a school setting. You should be organised, calm under pressure and comfortable building relationships with learners, parents and colleagues.

Tips before you apply

• Have your SACE certificate, degree, PGCE or B.Ed, police clearance and driver’s licence copies ready in PDF.
• Show your teaching experience clearly on your CV, with the school, phase, years and main duties for each post.
• Give examples in your cover letter of lesson planning, assessment or behaviour management you have done.

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