The Teaching Experience Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the professional development of student teachers during their school-based teaching practice. The Supervisor is responsible for observing, mentoring, assessing, and reporting on student performance in accordance with the institution’s requirements and the national teaching standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supervision of Teaching Practice:
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Conduct scheduled school visits (in-person) to observe student teachers in the classroom.
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Evaluate and assess lesson planning, classroom delivery, classroom management, and reflective practice.
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Providing feedback essential to the student teachers regarding the content of observation and evaluation.
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Act as a mentor, offering guidance to student teachers.
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Ensuring and assisting the student teachers to reflect on their performance, identifying both strengths and areas of needed improvement regarding teaching /learning objectives, goals, strategies/approaches.
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Recommending teaching methods and/or alternatives for improving deficient areas in relation to the student teachers’ performance.
Assessment and Reporting:
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Complete formal observation reports and assessment rubrics according to institutional guidelines.
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Submit accurate and timely reports to the institution’s Teaching Practice Office.
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Participate in marking process if required.
Collaboration and Communication:
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Maintain regular communication with student teachers, mentor teachers at host schools, and institutional coordinators.
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Attend briefing, training, and feedback sessions as required by the institution.
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Uphold ethical conduct and confidentiality in all supervision activities.
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Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed.) – Intermediate Phase or Foundation phase.
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Honours degree in Education.
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Postgraduate qualification in education (added advantage).
Professional Experience –
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Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in the relevant phase.
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Experience in mentoring or supervising student teachers (preferred).
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Knowledge of CAPS curriculum and current teaching methodologies.
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Familiarity with inclusive education and classroom diversity.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to provide constructive feedback.
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Ability to assess lesson plans, teaching practice, and reflective journals.
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Tech-savvy: able to use online platforms like Zoom, Teams, Google Classroom, etc. (if supervision is online or hybrid).
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Attention to detail and excellent report-writing skills.
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SACE registration (essential).
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Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transport (if in-person school visits are required).
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Must have no criminal record.
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Availability during school hours and university term dates.
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Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
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Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and
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The ability to provide student support
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The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic
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The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment
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Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work schedules
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Deadline-orientated and can work well under pressure
