Junior School Internship Programme 2026

TO QUALIFY TO JOIN OUR JUNIOR SCHOOL TEAM AS AN INTERN YOU WOULD:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Be currently studying a Bachelor of Education degree (Foundation or Intermediate Phase).
• Be currently in your 3^rd, 4^th or post-graduate year of study.
• Be warm, engaging, resilient, honest, genuine, empathetic and kind.
• Have excellent teamwork, communication and collaboration skills.
• Have strong values that align to the Christian ethos of the school.
• Have achieved an academic average of 65% and above during your degree (advantageous).
• Have a high level of computer competency and be willing to learn new systems.
• Have a clear criminal clearance certificate.
• Be willing to apply for SACE registration and clearances with the Child Protection and Sexual Offenders Registers.

There is an opportunity for female applicants with a driver’s license
to live and work in the Boarding Establishment (in a single capacity) and the applicant’s willingness to do so will be an advantage.

OUR EXPECTATIONS ARE THAT YOU WOULD:

• Commit to a one-year, fixed-term contract conditional on your performance, effective from January 2026.
• Register and study during your year with us and perform well academically.
• Immerse yourself fully in the life of our school and involve yourself in our co-curricular activities, boarding duties, transport duties, tutoring, coaching sport, outreach and clubs.
• Learn how to teach while you study and show self-discipline and enthusiasm during your learning journey with us.
• Be excited about learning how to integrate technology into the curriculum, using various electronic media in the classroom.

THE BENEFITS FOR YOU ARE THAT:

• You will be paid a salary and study allowance.
• You will be assigned a mentor who will review your progress and provide guidance in the classroom.
• You will be mentored and coached to develop your pedagogy skills and competencies.
• You will have many learning opportunities to define your future career in education.

St John’s D.S.G. reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or an appointment. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the advertised post or who do not submit the application form and requested evidence, will automatically be disqualified from consideration. Applicants who have not been contacted 6 weeks after the closing date should take it that their applications have been unsuccessful.

St John’s D.S.G., in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information, but your documentation will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

St John’s D.S.G. is an equal opportunity employer. The School’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. St John’s D.S.G. supports the recruitment of people with disabilities