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Graduate Leadership Development Scholarship (Nationwide) for unemployed BED/ PGCE graduates

Graduate Leadership Development Scholarship (Nationwide)

Work Level Student/Graduate

Job Type Contract

Salary Market Related

Duration 1 - 2 Years

EE Position No

Location LP, KZN, WC, GP


Description

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators!  Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space.  As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities!   TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

 

Requirements

  • You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 

  • You graduated within the past year with a Bachelor of Education degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 

  • You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  

  • You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)  

  • You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 

    • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 

    • Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 

    • IT, Coding and Robotics 

  • You are based in the (Western Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng, Kwazulu Natal and willing to teach in a rural, township, or urban Schools  

  • You are a Registered South African citizen 

  • You are SACE Registered or in the process of registering 


Attributes 

  • Teamwork 

  • Curiosity and Creativity 

  • Motivation and Self Awareness 

  • Analytical thinking and problem solving 

  • Leadership and social influence 

 

Benefits 

  • Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  

  • Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching. 

  • Receive support in applying for and securing teaching placement opportunities. 

  • Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship. 

  • Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme. 

  • Our programme is SACE accredited. 


For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website: www.teachthenation.org 

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview (Once Placed at a school) 

  • Two 30-minute individual coaching sessions per month 

  • One virtual Community of Practice (COP) session per school term. 

  • One classroom observation per term to develop and refine teaching strategies. 

  • Ongoing monitoring through sharing of learner academic results and progress. 

  • Participation in surveys involving Fellows, Learners, Principals, and other stakeholders. 

  • Design and/or strengthen Community Impact Projects. 

  • Attend our Summer Institute at the beginning of 2026 during the school holidays (exact dates to be confirmed). 


Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa.  Ready to Make a Difference? We invite passionate graduates to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background. 

Visit www.teachthenation.org to learn more and apply. 



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