ABOUT TEACHING:
Teachers are important as they are “building bricks” of the job force, without teachers, students would not be able to gain the knowledge and experience they need to enter tertiary institutions and thereafter, the job market.
They say it takes a special type of person to be a teacher, moreso those who trully have passion for teaching and helping the youth to mold their futures. While it can be a very stressful profession, it certainly is a rewarding one.
Teachers are needed in various stages of our lives – from preschool to primary school, high school and university or college. Whether you are passionate about Mathematics, Science, Business, Technology, Languages or Drama, educators are required in a range of subjects.
This education bursaries programme will help everyone whose passion is teaching in South Africa.
THE QUALIFICATIONS:
If you thinking of studying teaching, you probably want to know which is the best route to become qualified teacher in the industry. Most students pursue a teaching diploma or degree – these are both different qualifications with various levels of study. Here is the the more information;
Teaching Degree: this includes a 4 year bachelor’s degree/ 2 year postgraduate honours master’s degree/ doctoral. Degree studies are generally undertaken at University and require that students achieve a bachelors pass on their Matric NSC certificate.
A Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree can be split into Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase
Teaching Diploma: generally studies are undertaken at a technical or vocational school and takes around 18 months to complete. This qualification usually enables you to specialize in a specific field of teaching.
THE RIGHT PHASE FOR YOU:
Each phase has its pro’s and con’s, here is a quick breakdown that will hopefully help you select a phase best suited to your skill set:
Foundation Phase (Grade R to Grade 3) – while not as academic as the other 2 phases, this phase requires more hands on practical teaching. Best suited for those who enjoy teaching young kids and toddlers the basic fundamental learning techniques, ethics and manners.
Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 to Grade 6) – this phase entails less practical training than the Foundation Phase, although some level of practical training is still required. Academic and technical skills are the core focus, and students will select their subjects (Mathematics, English, Science, History etc).
Senior and Further Education and Training Phase (Grade 7 to Grade 12) – this is the most academic and technical intensive phase, as well as a certain level of practical work. Teachers in this phase will be required to specialise in their chosen subject and must be able to interpret their raw knowledge into practical teaching.
HOW MUCH DO TEACHERS EARN IN SOUTH AFRICA:
The average annual salary for a primary school teacher is around R167 000 (ranging between R105 000 and R240 00), while the average annual salary for a high school teacher is around R190 000 (ranging between R135 000 and R290 00).
BURSARY ELEGIBILITY:
In most cases bursaries are usually awarded to students who demonstrate great academic potential, financial need is generally also an important factor when funding is granted. The following criteria may result in a successful bursary application
- You must be a South African citizen (or a permanent resident for certain bursary awards)
- You must show a love for teaching and working with children
- You must be in your final year of school (Matric) or you must have completed Matric
- You must have applied or have been accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institute in the country
- You must have a good academic record
- Preference is usually given to learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds
EDUCATION AND TEACHING BURSARIES FOR 2021 – 2022
Here are a list of available bursaries for those who are studying or wish to study towards a Teaching or Educators qualification in South Africa:
- Access Trust Bursary
- Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited Bursary
- Arup Education Trust Bursary
- ASSET (Association for Educational Transformation) Bursary South Africa
- Barloworld Education Trust Bursary
- Canon Collins Thekgo Bursary
- Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
- Cida Empowerment Trust Bursary
- Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarship
- Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary
- Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust Bursary
- Gallagher Foundation Scholarship
- Globeleq Scholarship
- IDB Education Trust Bursary Loan
- Jakes Gerwel Fellowship Bursary
- JB Marks Education Trust Fund Bursary
- MANCOSA Bursary
- Mick Leary Educational Trust Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- NEET (National Economic Education Trust) Bursary
- Ninety One Bursary
- North West Provincial Government Bursary
- NUMSA Bursary
- Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) Bursary
- SA Maths and Science Teacher Intern Programme Bursary
- SACEE Norah Taylor Bursary
- Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary
- SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
- The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme
THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES OFFERS TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS IN SA;
Undergraduate Teaching degrees are offered by most major Universities, including:
– University of the Western Cape
– University of Cape Town
– Stellenbosch University
– University of Johannesburg
– University of the Witwatersrand
– University of Pretoria
– University of KwaZulu-Natal
– Nelson Mandela University
– Walter Sisulu University
– North-West University
– Rhodes University
– University of South Africa
There are also a few private/ public institutions that offer Teaching qualifications, including:
– Rosebank College
– Lyceum College
– Varsity College
– Vaal University of Technology
– Cape Peninsula University of Technology
– Central University of Technology
– Embury Institute for Higher Education
