The Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching at Wits prepares teachers for Grades 4 to 7, developing specialists in subject content and pedagogical skills for the critical transition years between primary and secondary schooling. Students combine academic subject knowledge with professional practice, including structured school-based experience across four years. South Africa's Intermediate Phase faces significant learning loss challenges — particularly in mathematics and science literacy — and Wits-trained teachers are equipped with evidence-based strategies to address these gaps. The Wits School of Education's E-ZONES on the Education Campus provide a 21st-century learning environment integrating digital tools into teacher preparation.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
Mathematics: Level 4 or Mathematical Literacy: Level 5 or Technical Mathematics: Level 5
APS: 37
Intermediate Phase Teacher – Teaches Grades 4 to 7 in South African public and independent schools, delivering subjects including mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, and languages under CAPS.
Subject Specialist (Mathematics) – Provides targeted mathematics support and enrichment to South African learners in the Intermediate Phase, addressing the country’s critical numeracy challenges.
School Principal – Leads a South African primary school, managing academic performance, staff development, parent engagement, and community relations under the South African Schools Act.
Education NGO Programme Officer – Implements learner support and teacher development programmes for South African education-focused NGOs such as Equal Education and SAIDE.
Curriculum Developer – Designs learning materials, lesson plans, and assessment tools for South African publishers, education departments, and private curriculum companies.
