WANT TO BECOME A TEACHER? APPLY TO THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMMEThe Future Leaders Programme (FLP) is a teacher development programme that provides school-based mentoring, work-integrated learning and professional development to pre-service teachers while they study towards a B.Ed or PGCE degree through a distance learning institution.
The programme is run by the Global Teachers Institute (GTI), a non-profit organisation based in South Africa whose mission is to shift the way children are taught by transforming teacher education both in South Africa and globally.
The programme is now recruiting aspiring teachers to enrol into the programme as intern teachers starting in 2019. Deadline for application is 17 August 2018.
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The Global Teachers Institute is registered in South Africa as a non-profit organisation (174-938 NPO)
Each intern accepted into the programme will be placed in a participating host school, be paired with an experienced mentor and receive ongoing professional development and support for the duration of their B.Ed or PGCE degree.
Intern teachers will receive:
• Individual mentoring
• Weekly training and professional development
• Classroom team teaching
• Academic support
• Domestic and international travel opportunities
Two degree programmes are offered:
• 4-year Bachelor of Education degree (B Ed), specialising in Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3), Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6), Senior Phase (Grade 7 – 9) and FET Phase (Grade 10-12).
• One-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for graduates.
Preference will be given to candidates who pursue majors in accounting, sciences, mathematics and languages in Intermediate/Senior phases, or in an indigenous African language for Foundation phase.
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
We are looking to develop a new generation of highly capable educators who are reflective, empathetic, socially responsible master teachers committed to working in government schools and improving public education. We are looking for candidates who will be agents of change in the education space: candidates who are passionate about young people and improving their communities and who will lead by example.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• A Bachelor’s Pass (or Exemption) in Matric
• Between the ages of 18 - 25 years (as at 1 January 2019)
• Proficient in English
• Live near GTI’s host school intake areas:• Alexandra, Diepsloot, Ga-Rankuwa (Gauteng)
• Langa, Philippi, Delft/Mitchell’s Plain (W. Cape)
• Inanda (Kwazulu-Natal)
• Jane Furse (Limpopo)
Full and partial bursaries are available and awarded based on need and merit.
HOW TO APPLYApplications should be made online at
www.globalteachers.org before 17 August 2018.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME 2018 APPLICATION FORM
Telephone: +27 (0)21 531 9715 | E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.globalteachers.org St Francis Education Hub, N’Dabeni Street, Langa | PO Box 2229, Clareinch, 7740
Board of Governors: John Gilmour (Executive Chairperson) | Nigel Richard (Managing Director) Godfrey O’Flaherty | Richard Masemola | Vuyiswa Ncontsa | Namhla Saba | Judith Tate
The Global Teachers Institute is registered in South Africa as a non-profit organisation (174-938 NPO) and public benefit organisation (930 057 671)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: APPLICANT CODE:
Please complete the information below in full, and email to [email protected] together with the
relevant documentation. Incomplete applications or missing documentation may result in disqualification.
APPLICANT PERSONAL INFORMATION
SURNAME: TITLE (E.G. MR/MS):
FIRST NAMES:
PREFERRED NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: YEAR MONTH DAY
CITIZENSHIP:
SA IDENTITY NUMBER (OR PASSPORT NUMBER IF NOT SOUTH AFRICAN):
HOME LANGUAGE:
AVERAGE FAMILY HOUSE INCOME PER YEAR (TICK ONE): UNDER R 120 000
R 240 001 TO R 360 000
R 120 000 TO R 240 000
ABOVE R 360 000
TELEPHONE: HOME: CELL:
EMAIL:
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
TOWN/CITY: POST CODE:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
(IF DIFFERENT)
TOWN/CITY: POST CODE:
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE? YES NO (TICK ONE)
IF YES TO THE ABOVE, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS:
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PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION
FIRST PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN: FATHER MOTHER LEGAL GUARDIAN
SURNAME: TITLE (E.G. MR/MS):
FIRST NAMES:
TELEPHONE: HOME: CELL:
EMAIL:
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
TOWN/CITY: POST CODE:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
(IF DIFFERENT)
TOWN/CITY: POST CODE:
SECOND PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN: FATHER MOTHER LEGAL GUARDIAN
SURNAME: TITLE (E.G. MR/MS):
FIRST NAMES:
TELEPHONE: HOME: CELL:
EMAIL:
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
TOWN/CITY: POST CODE:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
(IF DIFFERENT)
TOWN/CITY: POST CODE:
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS (TICK ONE): CURRENTLY IN GRADE 12
COMPLETED GRADE 12 AND NOT CURRENTLY STUDYING
COMPLETED GRADE 12 AND CURRENTLY STUDYING
WILL/HAVE YOU COMPLETED GRADE 12 IN SOUTH AFRICA? YES NO
IF NO, STATE COUNTRY:
SCHOOL AT WHICH YOU COMPLETED/WILL COMPLETE GRADE 12:
CITY/TOWN:
PROVINCE/STATE:
LATEST SCHOOL RESULT (PLEASE SPECIFY): GRADE 11 FINAL EXAM
GRADE 12 JUNE EXAM
GRADE 12 FINAL EXAM
GRADE 12 PASS LEVEL (IF COMPLETED): DIPLOMA BACHELOR
SUBJECT SCORES FOR LATEST SCHOOL RESULT (PLEASE USE AN ADDITIONAL PAGE IF NOT A SOUTH AFRICAN RESULT):
TYPE SUBJECT PERCENTAGE ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL
HOME LANGUAGE:
FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE:
COMPULSORY SUBJECT: LIFE ORIENTATION
OTHER SUBJECT:
OTHER SUBJECT:
OTHER SUBJECT:
OTHER SUBJECT:
CURRENT TERTIARY STUDY
ARE YOU CURRENTLY ATTENDING A TERTIARY INSTITUTION? YES NO
IF YES, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
NAME OF TERTIARY INSTITUTION:
DEGREE / DIPLOMA / COURSE:
IN WHICH YEAR DID YOU START:
IN WHICH YEAR DO YOU INTEND TO COMPLETE YOUR STUDIES:
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PAST TERTIARY STUDY
HAVE YOU ATTENDED A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN THE PAST? YES NO
IF YES, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (PLEASE USE AN ADDITIONAL PAGE IF MORE THAN ONE):
NAME OF TERTIARY INSTITUTION:
DEGREE / DIPLOMA / COURSE:
IN WHICH YEAR DID YOU START STUDYING:
IN WHICH YEAR DO YOU STOP STUDYING:
DID YOU COMPLETE THE DEGREE / DIPLOMA / COURSE? YES NO
BURSARIES RECEIVED / APPLYING FOR
ARE YOU CURRENTLY APPLYING FOR OR RECEIVING A BURSARY, OR RECEIVED A BURSARY IN THE PAST? YES NO
IF YES, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (PLEASE USE AN ADDITIONAL PAGE IF MORE THAN ONE):
NAME OF INSTITUTION GRANTING THE BURSARY:
CURRENT STATUS: APPLIED CURRENTLY RECEIVING RECEIVED
ARE THERE ANY WORK OBLIGATIONS TO THIS AWARD: YES NO
IF YES, PLEASE SPECIFY DETAILS:
FUTURE LEADER PROGRAMME DETAILS
DEGREE / DIPLOMA APPLYING FOR: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.ED.)
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE)
DEGREE / DIPLOMA PHASE: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: FOUNDATION PHASE
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR PHASE
SENIOR AND FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PHASES
I AM NOT YET SURE
MAJOR SUBJECTS:
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CHECKLIST OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPLY
COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS: COPY OF IDENTITY DOCUMENT / PASSPORT (IF NOT SOUTH AFRICAN)
COPY OF MATRIC RESULT (OR LATEST SCHOOL RESULTS IF STILL IN GRADE 12)
IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY UNDER 18 YEARS: COPIES OF IDENTITY DOCUMENT / PASSPORT OF PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDIAN
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: TRANSCRIPTS OF ANY PREVIOUS OR CURRENT TERTIARY STUDIES
AWARD LETTER OF ANY BURSARIES RECEIVED
DECLARATION
I DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED IN THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT, AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SUPPLY OF ANY
FALSE OR INACCURATE INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO MY DISQUALIFICATION.
APPLICANT:
NAME: ____________________________ DATE: __________________ SIGNATURE: ____________________
IF UNDER 18, THIS APPLICATION NEEDS TO BE ADDITIONALLY SIGNED BY YOUR PARENTS / LEGAL GUARDIANS.
PARENTS / LEGAL GUARDIANS:
NAME: ____________________________ DATE: __________________ SIGNATURE: ____________________
NAME: ____________________________ DATE: __________________ SIGNATURE: ____________________
Please forward this application to [email protected] with the additional documentation
requested.