BOARDING INTERN & SPORTS COACH

Old School Ties; uMgeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Financial assistance for tuition fees

Accommodation and meals during term time

Structured intern program

Comprehensive mentoring and support

Job summary

Old School Ties in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Boarding Intern and Sports Coach. This role involves working closely with students on the sports field, in the boarding house, and in classrooms, fostering a vibrant educational atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports and education, possess good teaching and coaching skills, and be willing to live on campus. A monthly stipend, tuition assistance, accommodation, and mentoring are part of this unique opportunity.

Qualifications

• Eager to live in Boarding and contribute to extracurricular programs.
• Ready to commit to a full year contract.
• Up-to-date and appropriate clearances.

Responsibilities

• Move between the sports field, boarding house, and classroom.
• Support young lives through education and sports coaching.
• Engage actively in the school community.

Skills

Teaching skills

Coaching experience

Passion for education

Discipline

Education

Registered for a B.Ed or PGCE

Job description

If you’re passionate about education, sport, and making a real difference in young lives, this is your chance. Join our busy school as a Boarding Intern and Sports Coach. You’ll move between the sports field, boarding house and classroom becoming a real part of our co-educational community, where no two days look the same.

What We Offer

• A monthly stipend
• Financial assistance for tuition fees
• Accommodation and meals during term time
• A structured intern programme, grow your teaching, coaching, and pastoral skills under the guidance of passionate, experienced teachers and boarding staff
• Comprehensive mentoring, support and feedback in a community devoted to nurturing and developing future teachers
• You are currently registered for a B.Ed or PGCE
• You are ready to commit to a full year 1 year contract.
• You have up-to-date and appropriate clearances.
• Eager to live in Boarding and be actively involved in duties.
• You’re keen to contribute to vibrant extracurricular program
• You have a big heart for children and a real passion for helping young minds grow
• You’re self–motivated, disciplined, and invested in our school values.

Excited to join us? Please complete the online application form on our website (Click HERE).

Closing date: Monday, 13 July 2026

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. The School’s Employment Equity plan and its targets will be taken into account during the recruitment process. We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Cowan House, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.