St John’s D.S.G., established in 1897 by the Society of St John the Divine, is situated in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. It is a leading Anglican, independent, day and boarding school for 580 girls (Grades RR – 12), and is a member of the Independent Schools’ Association of Southern Africa. St John’s has a strong community ethos that gives it a distinct character.

FOUNDATION PHASE or INTERMEDIATE PHASE

Effective from January, 2024

We are looking for Junior School interns with HEART. Our intern posts will suit applicants who are excited about learning how to equip primary school girls with skills to succeed in life. We require applicants who are willing to step out of their comfort zones in order to grow as teachers, and who will be committed to the Christian ethos of the school. Besides daily involvement in the classroom, interns will be expected to partake in extra duties relevant to Junior School teachers, such as extra-curricular activities, outings, overnight excursions, etc.

If you wish to apply:

• Will you be in your 3rd or 4th year of study in 2024?
• Are you studying towards a Bachelor of Education or PGCE in 2024?
• Are you specialising in the Foundation Phase or Intermediate Phase?

If you answered “yes” to all three questions above, please proceed and submit an application to be considered for this position.

The successful applicant will:

• Be open to being mentored and coached in order to develop pedagogy skills and competencies.
• Have a high level of computer competency and be willing to learn new systems.
• Learn how to integrate technology into the curriculum using various electronic media in the classroom.
• Be willing to apply for SACE registration and clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offences Register.

Please note that this is a one-year contract.

An application form must be completed to be considered for the position. It may be downloaded from our website: https://www.stjohnsdsg.com/our-school/vacancies/

Once completed, the application form, a covering letter addressed to Ms Laatz and certified copies of the requested documents must be emailed to: juniorschool@stjohnsdsg.com

Please note: only emailed applications will be accepted.

Closing date: 14h00 on 21 June 2023

St John’s reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or an appointment. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the advertised post or who do not submit the application form and requested evidence, will automatically be disqualified from consideration. Applicants who have not been contacted by 1 August should take it that their applications have not been successful.

St John’s D.S.G., in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will used in the recruitment,selection and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer