About us :
Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who will work together to change the inequity that characterizes our education system. Our network of leaders become a talent pool from which underserviced schools in the Western Cape will invite the most inspiring young leaders to a final interview as part of a selection process to lead through Education for the 2022 academic year. By becoming part of our inspring pool of leaders, it means that the school knows that you a graduate professional with the skills and competencies needed to change the lives of students in high need schools because of your potential to be a change maker in classrooms and communities.
If you are successful after the final interview with the school, you become part of a network of, South Africa’s most inspiring young leaders appointed into atwo-year leadership development fellowshipin high need schools with teaching as a window of opportunity for your leadership development. The fellowship equips Fellows with the following:
Leadership skills developed through powerful teaching methodologies to drive impacts throughout their leadership careers.
Long-Term leadership development and support as Teach the Nation and Teach for all Global Network Alumni
Coaching and Mentoring from our experienced coaches and subject specialists
Access to National and Global networks of Learning Communities
We are looking for
change makers,advocates, teachers, and role modelsfor our students showing the best of him/herself to impactpositively on our children's lives.
Thequalitiesthat excite us in an applicant are
servant leadership potentialandstrong beliefsthat his /her contribution at Teach the Nationcan enable many children from underserviced communitiesin South Africato achieve their dreams.
Tomotivate and influenceour children tobreak the cycle of inequity and poverty.
must have a strong track record ofdemonstrated leadership outcomesand outstandingachievement, excellent problem-solving ,critical thinking skills, and acan-do
Thequalitiesthat excite us in an applicant are
servant leadership potentialandstrong beliefsthat his /her contribution at Teach the Nationcan enable many children from underserviced communitiesin South Africato achieve their dreams.
Tomotivate and influenceour children tobreak the cycle of inequity and poverty.
must have a strong track record ofdemonstrated leadership outcomesand outstandingachievement, excellent problem-solving ,critical thinking skills, and acan-do
Duties & Responsibilities:
Empowerstudents with strong belief of their capacity in contributing to the edifice of building a prosperous for all South Africa
Set high expectationsfor your students and build a culture of achievement in the classroom
Design effective lesson planstailored to students’ needs
Provide one-on-one mentorshipapproaches of teachingto keep students engagedand motivate them to learn
Design and make use of learning aidsto create a conducive learning environment for students
Collaboratewith other teachers, school leaders and community members in order to providecomprehensive carefor their students
Administerandanalyseassessments in order to monitor students’ academic progress
Organise parent meetings to engage them in the learning of their children
Research, Plan and implementprojectsto address one primary challenge to students’ achievement.
Creativelyinspireand engage with thestudentsinside and outside the classroom
Qualification / Accreditations:
Must be agraduateof a360 credit (NQF level 7) degree or advanced diplomafrom a recognised higher education institution
Attributes & Behaviours (competencies):
Resilience and perseverance
Critical thinking
Leadership
Communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for something greater than themselves
