We pleased to announce that the application for the 2024 ISASA Teacher Internship Programme is now open.
Durban Girls’ College and Somerset College, two distinguished academic institutions, along with St Stithians College, Epworth School, and Cornwall Hill College, are opening doors for aspiring educators through their 2024 Teacher Internship Programmes. These institutions are not merely schools but hubs for nurturing talent and igniting passion in both their students and teachers. Interns at these institutions will enjoy a rewarding journey of gaining hands-on experience, boosting their teaching skills, and enhancing their professional expertise.
ISASA Teacher Internship Benefits
Interns will enjoy a myriad of benefits during their internship. These include:
- Gaining hands-on experience in a stimulating educational environment.
- Enhancing professional skills by interacting with a diverse range of students.
- Developing innovative teaching strategies with support from seasoned educators.
- Getting involved in extracurricular activities, including coaching and running clubs.
- Receiving a monthly stipend.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the teacher internship programmes include:
- The applicant must be pursuing their B.Ed. Degree, preferably in their third or fourth year, or studying towards their PGCE.
- Applicants must have a clear criminal record.
- Applicants must demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Enthusiasm for working with young people and commitment to their development.
- Willingness to engage in the school’s extracurricular and aftercare programmes.
- Evidence of active support for the school’s ethos.
- Flexibility and comfort with using technology in the classroom.
- Commitment to a year-long internship.
For the Dramatic Arts Internship at St Stithians College, the candidate should have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Dramatic Arts/Performing Arts, and be studying (or planning to study in 2024) a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply by sending a detailed CV, letter of motivation, and contact details of three referees to the respective emails provided.
- For Durban Girls’ College: vacancies@dgc.co.za. Please indicate the phase (JP, SP, or HS) in the subject line.
- For Somerset College: humanresources@somcol.co.za.
- For the Dramatic Arts Internship at St Stithians College, apply through their online portal here.
- For the internship at Epworth School, view the job profile, application requirements, and procedure here.
For the internship at Cornwall Hill College, complete the online application here.
Application Dates
The closing dates for applications for the different institutions are:
- Durban Girls’ College: 04/08/2023
- Somerset College: 07/08/2023
- St Stithians College (Dramatic Arts Internship): 31/07/2023
- Epworth School: 31/07/2023
- Cornwall Hill College: 31/07/2023
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within 21 days of the advertisement closing, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The schools reserve the right not to fill the positions. All the institutions follow the guidelines of the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) and will ensure the confidentiality of all applicants.
