Job Purpose: The Teaching Experience Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the professional development of student teachers during their school-based teaching practice. The Supervisor is responsible for observing, mentoring, assessing, and reporting on student performance in accordance with the institution’s requirements and the national teaching standards. Duties & Responsibilities Supervision of Teaching Practice: Conduct scheduled school visits (in-person) to observe student teachers in the classroom. Evaluate and assess lesson planning, classroom delivery, classroom management, and reflective practice. Providing feedback essential to the student teachers regarding the content of observation and evaluation. Mentorship and Support: Act as a mentor, offering guidance to student teachers. Ensuring and assisting the student teachers to reflect on their performance, identifying both strengths and areas of needed improvement regarding teaching /learning objectives, goals, strategies/approaches. Recommending teaching methods and/or alternatives for improving deficient areas in relation to the student teachers’ performance. Assessment and Reporting: Complete formal observation reports and assessment rubrics according to institutional guidelines. Submit accurate and timely reports to the institution’s Teaching Practice Office. Participate in marking process if required. Collaboration and Communication: Maintain regular communication with student teachers, mentor teachers at host schools, and institutional coordinators. Attend briefing, training, and feedback sessions as required by the institution. Uphold ethical conduct and confidentiality in all supervision activities. Minimum Requirements: Qualifications – Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed.) – Intermediate Phase or Foundation phase. Honours degree in Education. Postgraduate qualification in education (added advantage). Professional Experience – Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in the relevant phase. Experience in mentoring or supervising student teachers (preferred). Knowledge of CAPS curriculum and current teaching methodologies. Familiarity with inclusive education and classroom diversity. Skills and Competencies: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide constructive feedback. Ability to assess lesson plans, teaching practice, and reflective journals. Tech-savvy: able to use online platforms like Zoom, Teams, Google Classroom, etc. (if supervision is online or hybrid). Attention to detail and excellent report-writing skills. Other Requirements: SACE registration (essential). Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transport (if in-person school visits are required). Must have no criminal record. Availability during school hours and university term dates. Key Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and The ability to provide student support The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work schedules Deadline-orientated and can work well under pressure Ability to manage time Salary: Market related.

Ideal for those passionate about education but requires a flexible, part-time commitment.