Teacher Coach - Cape Town, South Africa - Jake's Gerwel Fellowship

Jake's Gerwel Fellowship
Jake's Gerwel Fellowship
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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Are you an experienced teacher with an interest in effecting long-term change within the South African education system? Do you find yourself wondering about the role you can play in solving a particular challenge within education?


Do you want to work for an organisation that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff and programme participants? Then the Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is the right place for you.

By joining us as a Teacher Coach, you are committing yourself to an organisation that is changing the face of education in South Africa.

The Teacher Coach role is one which needs agility, flexibility and an understanding of the start-up, innovative mindset.


Why should I apply?


JGF is offering part-time 1-year fixed-term opportunities (Gauteng & Western Cape) with possible annual renewal and a competitive salary package that is market-based.

We share a rich culture of setting one another up for success, so you will often hear your colleagues asking "How can I set you up for success?" because creating a flourishing work environment is one of our key lived values.


Who is the Jakes Gerwel Fellowship?

What will I do?


You will form part of the Graduate Teaching Fellowship programme team, reporting to the Head of the Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF).


  • Provide support and coaching to JGF's newly qualified teachers using an established JGF teaching observation tool.
  • Implement an NQT programme aimed at developing and supporting newly qualified teachers.
  • Conduct inperson school visits to observe and support JGF's newly qualified inservice teachers within the Gauteng region and Western Cape Region and likely in additional provinces.
  • Prepare and present quarterly reports while aiding the development of the competency framework for the NQT programme and the monitoring and evaluation team.

What do I need? / Competencies

  • Hold at least a 4year B.Ed. degree or PGCE.
  • Are registered or previously registered with SACE.
  • Have between years' experience in teaching in a South African school.
  • Have a strong understanding of South Africa's secondary & tertiary education system.
  • Have your own transport and a driver's license.
  • Are willing and able to work in the Gauteng area and likely visit additional provinces to conduct school visits. Travel is estimated at 60% of your time.
  • Carry a strong alignment to JGF's values and mission
  • South African citizen / permanent resident
  • This is an Employment Equity position.
  • High School teaching experience, with a coaching background as an added advantage.
  • An understanding and appreciation of the needs of newly qualified teachers.
  • The ability to explain, demonstrate, report and communicate well in written English.
  • Competency in speaking, reading and writing in English and preferably at least another official Southern African language.
  • A zeal for a blended working environment and computer literacy (or willingness to learn quickly).
  • A demonstrated interest in solving a particular challenge within the South African Education system.
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