MICHAELHOUSE TEACHER INTERN PROGRAMME 2024
Are you passionate about EDUCATION?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE?
Michaelhouse is offering a select few aspirational teachers a chance to JUMP-START their careers in 2024.
WHO ARE WE?
Founded in 1896 and set in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Michaelhouse is a leading Anglican Independent senior boarding school for boys from Grade 8 to Grade 12.
OUR VISION
The primary objective of our Teacher Internship Programme at Michaelhouse is to mentor and grow the next generation of great teachers for our school and country.
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAMME INVOLVE?
The Michaelhouse Teacher Internship Programme consists of involvement in all aspects of school life, on-the-job training in the form of teaching practice in the classroom, involvement in pastoral care, for example boarding house, tutoring, and bus duties, sports coaching, assisting with clubs and societies, participation in our community outreach projects, as well as a mentoring and development programme. A performance development plan will be put in place for you, and your mentor will evaluate your progress throughout the year.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO QUALIFY?
Prospective interns should:
- have a desire to make a career of teaching, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.
- be 21 years or older.
- be currently studying a Bachelor of Education degree (Senior & FET), or another degree with the aim of studying a PGCE.
• wish to teach the following subjects: Mathematics, Physical Science, IT/CAT, English, Drama, Engineering and Graphic Design, Afrikaans and / or Economics. - be able and willing to offer other co-curricular skills (coaching school sports or involvement in cultural activities and outdoor education).
- align with the Christian values and ethos of the school.
- have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- have a clear criminal clearance certificate.
As Michaelhouse is an all-boys full boarding school and interns are required to live in the boarding houses, preference will be given to male candidates.
WHAT WILL YOUR COMMITMENT BE?
- We expect you to commit to a year’s fixed-term contract conditional on your performance.
- We expect you to take charge of your career and personal development and to work with your mentor and your department.
- We expect you to be involved in all aspects of school life and help and learn whenever an opportunity presents itself.
- We require you to be registered for and studying a relevant teaching qualification either a B.Ed (Senior & FET) or a PGCE.
- We expect you to perform well academically and pass your studies.
WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?
- You will receive a salary based on your level of study.
- We will pay for, and support you in your studies of a relevant teaching qualification.
- You will be accommodated on our beautiful campus.
- You are able to join the boys in our dining room for all meals!
- We have several programmes, mentoring and experiences to help you develop and grow.
How and When do you apply?
We have several programmes, mentoring and experiences to help you develop and grow.How and When do you apply?
Step 1
Complete the online application form HERE: https://bit.ly/TeacherIntern
Step 2
Email a detailed CV, motivation letter, copies of your qualifications, including matric results, and a statement of tertiary
results to careers@michaelhouse.org.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
APPLY NOW!
Closing date for applications: 02 JUNE 2023