Our Operational Model

Our Intervention to Achieve Mission Success

What makes TEACH South Africa different from other intervention programmes? What drives the TEACH Academy?

Recruitment: We recruit the most highly sought-after graduates in STEM from leading South African universities.
Selection and Placement: We apply a rigorous model to identify demonstrated leaders who will excel and significantly impact their learner’s academic achievement.
Training Academy: We provide an intensive pre-service training programme to equip Ambassadors with pedagogical knowledge, classroom management, and values in education to be highly effective teachers.
Ongoing Support: We provide a formal cycle of ongoing and psychosocial support to the Ambassadors throughout their two-year commitment.
Whole School Development: We assist schools in identifying areas of need and along with strategic partners help to build the capacity of the school.
Alumni Network: We foster ongoing leadership development and engagement by connecting alumni with each other and opportunities to grow their impact further.

Recruitment: To build a pipeline of talented STEM graduates to be considered for the TEACH SA Academy programme
Selection and Placement: To select a cohort of Ambassadors who will be exceptional teachers that will be placed at underperforming and under-resouced schools
Training Academy: To train skilled and capable Ambassadors that will be ready to enter the world of teaching at their placement schools
Ongoing Support: To provide an effective support system to ensure the success of Ambassadors in their school community
Whole School Development: To enhance and support the building of capacity and support programmes in schools through Legacy Projects
Alumni Network: To have active and engaged Ambassadors contribute towards the success of TEACH and the schools in its network