2027 Teacher-Intern Training Programme

The Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy was established in 2006, a pioneering initiative of St Stithians College to provide educational growth opportunities for students and teachers based in public schools in greater Johannesburg.

The focus on Maths and Science provides the opportunity to make a significant contribution in the public education sector and in scarce skills development. It is necessary to ensure a clear flow from the work buckets so that there is continuous improvement in the execution of the expected deliverables for the Academy, as identified in our goals and objectives.

The Academy’s activities are hosted at and supported by St Stithians, and funding is provided predominantly through corporate CSI contributions and private donations. This is a shining private-public partnership model and St Stithians is proud to call the Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy the seventh school of the College.

Are you eager to pursue a career in education?

The Thandulwazi Teacher-Intern Training Programme, an initiative of the Thandulwazi Trust in partnership with St Stithians College, offers aspiring teachers a unique opportunity to study towards either a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) through long-distance learning with public tertiary institutions, while gaining invaluable workplace experience. Starting in January 2027, interns will benefit from mentorship by experienced educators, professional training, and hands-on teaching practice within an IEB school environment, including a year in a public school — equipping them with the skills and confidence to thrive in the classroom.

Preference will be given to aspiring teachers who are:

• Registered with a public tertiary institution and studying part-time towards a 4-year Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) in Foundation Phase and Senior and FET Phase or a 2-year PGCE, majoring in Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
• Having passed grade 12 with Bachelor pass and admitted by a public tertiary institution to study part-time in 2027 towards a B. Ed or PGCE qualification majoring in the subjects mentioned above, or
• Doing Grade 12 in 2026 and aspiring to enrol with a public tertiary institution in 2027 to study towards a B. Ed qualification majoring in the subjects mentioned above. (provide proof that you applied to the institution for 2027 academic year)
• South African citizens

In addition, you would qualify for one or more of the following benefits, depending on your financial needs analysis:

• Payment of tuition fees and a textbook allowance
• Daily meal allowance.
• Workshop/ conference allowance
• A monthly stipend