Kearsney College is looking for Teacher Intern: Inclusive Education – closing date is 09 November 2025

Teacher Intern: Inclusive Education

This internship offers an excellent opportunity for a young individual who is passionate about inclusive education and eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils with barriers to learning. It provides hands-on experience within a dynamic educational environment steeped in tradition, character, and academic rigour.

What We Offer

This immersive internship provides:

• Mentorship
  Work closely with the Head of Inclusion and the broader inclusion team, receiving guidance and support throughout your journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer educational assessments (e.g., Edinburgh Reading Assessments);
• assist with IEB accommodation applications;
• provide weekly literacy support to Grade 8 pupils;
• manage the junior separate venue for cycle tests and examinations;
• collaborate with the inclusion team to support pupils from Grade 8 to Grade 12;
• observe pupils in the classroom and offer support to both teachers and pupils.

• Professional Teaching Experience

Co-teaching either of your majors, as well as exposure to the IEB curriculum.

• Pastoral Involvement

Contribute to the wellbeing of our boys through boarding house duties, sanatorium support, library supervision, and prep assistance.

• Sporting Excellence

Coach and mentor in key sporting codes including rugby, water polo, hockey, cricket or basketball.

• Cultural and Leadership Development

Engage in electives, clubs, leadership camps, and community outreach programmes.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has completed a B.Ed (GET/FET phase) and is registered for part-time postgraduate studies in Inclusive Education for 2026;
• possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• is passionate about inclusive education and supporting students with barriers to learning;
• is committed to a career in education and the values of boys’ boarding school life.

Programme Details

• Fixed-term, one-year contract (renewable annually);
• accommodation provided on our heritage-rich campus near Durban;
• male interns reside in single rooms within the boarding houses;
• full board: Three meals daily and laundry service during term time;
• annual study allowance and paid study leave;
• access to campus gym and sports facilities.

If you are ready to immerse yourself in an educational environment and contribute to being part of a legacy of excellence, we invite you to apply by completing the application on this link. Kindly finalise your application by submitting your CV to vacancies@kearsney.com by 09 November 2025.  Please use “Intern: Inclusive Education” as the subject heading of your email.

Kearsney College reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If applicants are not contacted within 21 days of submitting their application, they may assume their application has been unsuccessful.

In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, section 11(1)(a), by applying for this vacancy, you grant Kearsney College consent to use your CV and personal details for the purpose of application to this specific role. The personal information of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed once the purpose for which the personal information was collected ceases to exist.