Teaching Experience Supervisor – Foundation Phase x1
Job Details
- Position: Teaching Experience Supervisor – Foundation Phase
- Company: ADvTECH
- Division: Rosebank International
- Business Unit: RC Bloemfontein
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Employment Type: Part-Time
- Industry: Higher Education
- Functional Area: Education
- Posted Date: 5 June 2026
- Closing Date: 17 June 2026
- Salary: Market Related
Job Purpose
To supervise and assess Foundation Phase student teachers during school-based teaching practice by conducting classroom observations, providing professional mentorship, evaluating teaching performance, and submitting assessment reports in accordance with institutional requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supervision of Teaching Practice
- Conduct scheduled in-person school visits.
- Observe student teachers during classroom teaching.
- Evaluate:
- Lesson planning
- Classroom presentation and delivery
- Classroom management
- Reflective teaching practices
- Assess teaching effectiveness against required standards.
- Provide constructive feedback following classroom observations.
2. Mentorship and Student Support
- Guide and mentor student teachers throughout their teaching practice.
- Assist students in reflecting on their teaching performance.
- Identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.
- Support students in achieving teaching and learning objectives.
- Recommend teaching strategies and alternative approaches to improve performance.
- Encourage professional growth and development.
3. Assessment and Reporting
- Complete formal observation reports.
- Assess student performance using institutional rubrics.
- Submit accurate reports within required deadlines.
- Participate in assessment and marking processes when required.
- Maintain accurate documentation of student evaluations.
4. Collaboration and Communication
- Maintain regular communication with:
- Student teachers
- Mentor teachers
- School representatives
- Institutional coordinators
- Attend:
- Training sessions
- Briefing meetings
- Feedback sessions
- Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality at all times.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree in:
- Foundation Phase, or
- Intermediate Phase
- Honours Degree in Education.
Advantageous
- Postgraduate qualification in Education.
Professional Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years’ teaching experience in the relevant phase.
Preferred
- Experience mentoring or supervising student teachers.
- Experience in teacher development and professional support.
Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum.
- Understanding of current teaching methodologies.
- Knowledge of inclusive education practices.
- Understanding of classroom diversity and differentiated learning.
- Knowledge of South African higher education systems.
- Understanding of teaching and learning theories.
Skills and Competencies
Teaching and Assessment Skills
- Ability to evaluate lesson planning.
- Ability to assess classroom teaching performance.
- Ability to assess reflective journals and teaching portfolios.
- Ability to provide meaningful developmental feedback.
Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to build professional relationships.
Student Support
- Ability to mentor and coach student teachers.
- Commitment to student development and success.
- Ability to provide academic support and guidance.
Digital Literacy
Must be able to use:
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Classroom
- Other educational technologies and online learning platforms
Organisational Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Other Requirements
Mandatory
- Current South African Council for Educators (SACE) registration.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Access to reliable transport.
- No criminal record.
Availability
- Available during school hours.
- Available during university teaching practice periods and academic terms.
Key Competencies
Academic Knowledge
- Understanding of higher education regulations and systems.
- Knowledge of teacher education and professional practice.
Adaptability
- Ability to work in a changing educational environment.
- Openness to new teaching and learning technologies.
Compliance
- Ability to follow institutional policies and schedules.
- Commitment to maintaining academic standards.
Time Management
- Strong organisational and scheduling skills.
- Ability to manage multiple school visits and reporting deadlines.
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, schools, and colleagues.
- Professional and supportive approach to mentoring.