I am teacher in a Zimbabwean government school. Am I eligible to apply for the Fellowship?
Yes, this is because Teach For Zimbabwe does not discriminate and actually seeks to engage into the fellowship program professionals from diverse fields in pursuit of its strategic goals of providing all children with equitable and holistic education encompassing academic, cultural, sporting, entrepreneurial learning outcomes. Please do not hesitate to write to us at [email protected] for further information.
Which measure of academic achievement should I use in my application form?
We understand that our applicants come from diverse educational backgrounds and school systems and all Degree classes are eligible. Please note that if you are invited to attend an Assessment Center, we will ask for copies of your academic transcripts to confirm the score you have indicated.
Can I complete my online application in Vernacular?
Please write your motivation in English. There will be a specific point in the selection process to assess the fluency of other official local languages in Zimbabwe later on during the selection process.
I'm graduating this year, but have not received my degree certificate yet. Can I still apply?
Yes, you can. For you to get an offer from Teach For Zimbabwe, your final transcript needs to be sent to us for processing. In the event of a delay, we accept unofficial transcripts (until we have the official final transcript) and a senate letter from your university by the end of July. You must send us your official final transcript by the latest November.
I'm an overseas candidate, Am I still eligible?
Yes, however, your respective foreign degree has to be recognized within the Zimbabwe qualification framework which is used to enter Zimbabwean public service.
What is the Fellowship?
It is an intensive, full-time, two-year leadership development program where Fellows go through rigorous training to be equipped with the right skills, experience and mindset to drive our mission. During this time, Fellows will confront and tackle a host of challenges, learn to adapt their plans in order to achieve their goals, engage with different stakeholders to work towards a shared vision.
What is the role of a Fellow?
Fellows will teach full-time in high need schools where local communities face different challenges. A Fellow’s key role is to significantly raise the academic achievement, aspirations, and outcomes of their students by:
• Challenging students to set high goals and commit to achieving them
• Creating effective instructional plans to match students’ needs
• Delivering instructions in a clear, compelling, and engaging manner
• Carrying out and analyzing assessments to monitor students’ progress
• Getting to know their students to cultivate a culture of mutual friendship, trust and respect
• Going above and beyond to empower students to shape their own future
• Using creativity and initiative to build new learning opportunities
• Collaborating with other teachers, school leaders and community members
• Challenging students to set high goals and commit to achieving them
• Creating effective instructional plans to match students’ needs
• Delivering instructions in a clear, compelling, and engaging manner
• Carrying out and analyzing assessments to monitor students’ progress
• Getting to know their students to cultivate a culture of mutual friendship, trust and respect
• Going above and beyond to empower students to shape their own future
• Using creativity and initiative to build new learning opportunities
• Collaborating with other teachers, school leaders and community members
Will Fellows have an opportunity run an initiative during their second year of the Fellowship?
To do this effectively, Fellows will:
- Research and design a project plan
- Speak to and network with students, their families, teachers, school and community leaders to get them invested in the project
- Fund-raise and amass the resources necessary to implement the project
- Apply effective project management skills during the implementation
- Troubleshoot and work through any challenges in its execution phase
Why does the Fellowship last for 2 years? Is it possible for me to teach for 6 months or a year?
A 2-year commitment is essential for one’s leadership development journey. The 2-year experience is also important to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges, constraints faced by students in their schools and communities, as well as the conviction and insight necessary to become lifelong leaders in the pursuit of educational equity and opportunity for all.
Will I be paid during my Fellowship?
Fellows as volunteers will receive a living allowance not a salary during their fellowship, that is competitive with entry-level positions.
What type of schools will I be placed in?
Our Fellows are placed in high need government primary and secondary schools across Zimbabwe where they work towards addressing the different socioeconomic challenges faced by our local communities. Placement is determined by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, according to the needs of our local public schools.
Which districts has Teach For Zimbabwe placed fellows so far?
Teach for Zimbabwe fellows are earmarked to be placed in high need public schools throughout the whole country however at the moment the Fellows are been placed in Mutoko District Mashonaland East Province and Chiredzi District, Masvingo Province. Placement is determined by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, according to the needs of our local public schools.
How does teaching develop me personally and professionally?
Teach For Zimbabwe and our external stakeholders believe that excellent teachers employ skills similar to excellent transformational leaders in various sectors. Fellows will be challenged to strive and excel in many tough situations which provide opportunities for self-development and growth.
Will I be guaranteed a job after I complete my Fellowship?
No, however, it is Teach For Zimbabwe‘s core thrusts in this fellowship program to be able to have developed leaders, with requisite leadership, entrepreneurial competencies to be able to initiate, spearhead and run sustainable projects in diverse areas of their unique specialties for them to be employment creators and not takers in these areas. The two-year program is strategically tailored and customized to provide the necessary skills through its comprehensive, rich, varied curricula, and trainings. These fellows will then join the Teach For All Global Alumni continue to make societal impact in various ways after their Fellowship journey. Noteworthy, Teach For Zimbabwe will not guarantee a position upon completion of the Fellowship program as Fellows who wish to continue teaching in public schools as Alumni have to go through the process of applying to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and Zimbabwe Public Service.