📍 Location
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa
🏫 School
Michaelhouse
📅 Closing Date
05 June 2026
💼 Job Type
Fixed-Term Contract (Minimum 1 Year)
🎓 Industry
Education / Teaching
📌 About the Programme
The Michaelhouse Teacher Internship Programme is designed for aspiring educators who want real classroom experience and full school involvement.
This immersive programme gives interns the opportunity to develop into well-rounded teachers through:
- Classroom teaching practice
- Boarding school involvement
- Sports coaching and cultural activities
- Mentorship and professional development
🎯 Programme Overview
As a Teacher Intern, you will:
- Gain hands-on teaching experience
- Participate in all aspects of school life
- Receive mentorship and structured development
- Build skills in both academics and co-curricular activities
📝 Key Responsibilities
📚 Teaching & Academic Development
- Assist with classroom teaching and lesson delivery
- Support student learning and academic progress
- Participate in tutoring and mentoring students
🏫 School Life Involvement
- Assist with boarding house duties
- Participate in pastoral care and student supervision
- Support school transport and activities
⚽ Co-Curricular Activities
- Coach sports throughout the year
- Participate in cultural activities
- Assist with clubs and societies
🌍 Community Engagement
- Take part in outreach programmes
- Contribute to school initiatives and development
🎓 Minimum Requirements
📖 Education
- Currently studying:
- Bachelor of Education (Senior & FET), OR
- Another degree with intention to complete a PGCE
📌 Requirements
- Must be 21 years or older
- Strong interest in becoming a teacher
- Willing to participate in sports or cultural activities
- Clear criminal record
💡 Key Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration
- Passion for education and youth development
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Alignment with Christian values and school ethos
⚠️ Important Notes
- This is a full boarding school role (residential)
- Interns are required to live on campus
- Preference may be given to male candidates due to boarding environment
⏳ Commitment
- Minimum 1-year contract
- Must actively pursue a teaching qualification
- Participate fully in all school activities
- Maintain good academic performance
🌟 What You’ll Get
- Monthly salary (based on level of study)
- Sponsored teaching qualification (approved institution)
- Free accommodation on campus
- Meals provided
- Mentorship and career development programmes
🚀 How to Apply
Step 1
Complete the online application form:
👉 https://bit.ly/TeacherIntern2027
Step 2
Email the following to careers@michaelhouse.org:
- Detailed CV
- Motivation letter
- Copies of qualifications (including Matric results)
- Tertiary academic results
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
🌟 Why Apply?
- One of the best teacher internship programmes in South Africa
- Full exposure to real teaching and school life
- Strong mentorship and career growth
- Ideal stepping stone into the education sector