FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING INTERN

TEACHING INTERN: Grade 1 - 3

January – December 2026

Somerset House invites young, enthusiastic, hardworking students who are currently, or intending to, study education part-time, through a recognised tertiary institution, to apply for a one-year internship position. This will be a Teaching Internship for the remainder of 2026 in which the intern will be required to engage in the daily life of the school. The successful candidate will need to be committed to a full school day, which will include observation, preparation and presentation of lessons, break duties and involvement in the school extra-curricular programme. In addition, the intern will need to complete all university assignments and course work throughout the year. Having your own transportation would be advantageous.

Selection Criteria:

• Matric Certificate with a Bachelor's Pass.
• Experience in extra-curricular activities with children
• Passion and aptitude for working with young children.
• Current enrolment in a B-ed Degree (Foundation Phase) or has applied to do a B-ed (Foundation Phase) Degree for 2026 at a tertiary institution - part-time or distance learning institutions only.
• Newly qualified teachers may also apply.
• Must be willing to take guidance and instruction from teachers.
• It will be a requirement to apply for Police, Sexual Offenders Register and Child Protection Act clearances.

Responsibilities:

• Classroom assistance, observation, preparation and presentation of lessons.
• General academic duties including administration, assisting with marking and invigilation.
• General duties and involvement in the school extra-curricular programme.

Advantages of studying through an internship:

• A monthly remuneration package.
• Mentorship by experienced subject specialist teachers.
• Guidance and support for your studies.
• Work alongside other interns who are in a similar position.
• The opportunity to develop specific skills and experience relevant to the job market.

The ideal candidate will be an organised, enthusiastic and active member of the teaching body, and suited to teaching in an independent, co-educational, community minded stand-alone preparatory school.

Accommodation in a shared living space on campus is available as part of the package if required.

To apply:

Somerset House reserves the right not to make an appointment.  An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Please use link https://forms.gle/YRYfkR8sEs4KWu6C8 to submit your application.

We will not process applications that are emailed to us.

Somerset House reserves the right make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy, should a suitable candidate be found. Submitting an application does not entitle the applicant to be called for an appointment. Failure to meet the pre-requisites of the advertised post will automatically disqualify applicants from consideration for the post. Should an applicant not hear from the school within two weeks of the closing date, it must be assumed that their application was not successful.

POPI CLAUSE: Please note that submission of your information to Somerset House will be used solely for the purposes of recruitment of the above-mentioned vacancy, and all internal process associated with this application. This data could be used for statutory reporting and the submission of your application confirms your consent to this. Somerset House hereby confirms that we will ensure that your data is protected as per the POPI Act.

Deadline: 3 November 2025