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Novice Teachers Leadership Development Programme (Western Cape)

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Description

The Novice Teachers Leadership Development Programme by Teach The Nation (TTN) is a fully funded, two-year initiative aimed at empowering early-career educators working in under-resourced schools across the Western Cape and other selected provinces. This programme equips novice teachers with Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to drive meaningful change in classrooms and communities. Through personalized coaching, collaborative learning, and real-world leadership development, participants will enhance their teaching practice, improve learner outcomes, and become influential leaders in South Africa’s public education system.

Responsibilities

Participate in two monthly 30-minute coaching sessions to develop leadership and teaching skills
Engage in one virtual Community of Practice session per school term to collaborate with peers
Undergo one classroom observation per term to refine instructional strategies
Track and share learner academic performance for ongoing monitoring and support
Contribute to surveys involving Fellows, Learners, Principals, and other stakeholders
Design and implement Community Impact Projects that address local educational challenges
Attend the Summer Institute in 2026 for intensive leadership and teaching development
Complete all assignments and skills development pathways required by the programme

Qualifications

Currently employed as an educator in an under-resourced primary or high school
Have 1 to 3 years of teaching experience
Based in Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, or Limpopo
Aged between 22 and 35 years
Qualified to teach in Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET) phases
Qualified to teach subjects including STEM, Languages, IT, Coding, or Robotics
Registered South African citizen
SACE registered or have proof of application