The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching at Wits prepares teachers for Grades 8 to 12 across a wide range of teaching subjects, including Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Technical Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, IsiZulu, Sesotho, and Information Technology. Students develop deep subject expertise alongside professional teaching skills through four years of integrated academic and practical training. Qualified Senior Phase and FET teachers are among the most in-demand education professionals in South Africa, particularly those specialising in STEM subjects, where the national shortage is acute.
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
High School Teacher (Sciences) – Teaches Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, or Mathematics to Grade 8–12 learners in South African public or independent schools, where STEM teachers are critically scarce.
High School Teacher (Humanities) – Delivers Geography, History, or Languages to senior learners, fostering critical thinking and South African historical consciousness.
Education Specialist (DBE) – Works for the Department of Basic Education or provincial education departments to develop curriculum resources, teacher support materials, and assessment tools.
TVET College Lecturer – Teaches in vocational and technical subjects at South African TVET colleges, contributing to skills development in the FET band.
School Counsellor – Provides academic and career guidance to Grade 10–12 learners at South African schools, supporting subject choices, university applications, and personal development.
