Secondary Teachers

Role Overview

This is a hands-on teaching internship where you will work alongside experienced educators to create a safe, engaging classroom environment for young learners. Day to day, you will plan and lead age-appropriate activities, monitor student progress, and help maintain classroom routines—all while receiving regular feedback to sharpen your teaching craft. Your contributions directly support the school’s mission to deliver high-quality, character-driven education that prepares children for lifelong success.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up indoor and outdoor learning spaces with materials that encourage creative play, exploration, and motor-skill development.
• Plan daily activities aligned with the curriculum, including games, projects, and guided lessons that promote social, cognitive, and physical growth.
• Greet children as they arrive, help them settle into the school environment, and guide them toward constructive activities.
• Observe each child’s behaviour, learning progress, and developmental milestones, then record findings and share written summaries with lead teachers and parents.
• Adapt your teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and needs during both individual and group instruction.
• Enforce classroom rules and routines consistently to maintain a safe, orderly atmosphere where all students can focus.
• Coordinate field trips, guest visits, and special projects, ensuring students gain meaningful experiences from each activity.
• Participate in professional development sessions, staff meetings, and training workshops to continuously improve your practice.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Current enrolment in or completion of a recognised teacher training programme (e.g., Bachelor of Education, Primary Teacher Education, ECDE).
• Strong references from your secondary school, training institution, or any school where you have previously worked or volunteered.
• A genuine passion for working with children and helping them grow.
• Proficiency in using common technology tools such as G-Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity—able to adapt when plans change or new challenges arise.
• Proactive problem-solving orientation: you identify issues early and work through them thoroughly.
• A commitment to the organisation’s culture of mutual vulnerability and receiving constructive feedback to accelerate your growth.

What We Offer / Why Join

This internship gives you a structured pathway into full-time teaching at a network of schools dedicated to transforming education across Africa. You will be immersed in a collaborative, feedback-rich environment that pushes you to develop leadership skills and take ownership of your professional growth. By joining, you become part of a mission to nurture the next generation of African leaders through excellent, values-driven schooling.