Nurturing expert
teachers who
embrace innovation
and lead change
Nurturing expert
teachers who
embrace
innovation
and
lead change
Nominate graduates for
the Jakes Gerwel Fellowship
Know someone who would excel
with us?
Nominate them today.
The quality of an
education system
cannot exceed the
quality of its
teachers.
Most people would ask “Why Teaching?” If you really want to be at the forefront of an education revolution, the question Jakes Gerwel Fellowship would like to ask you is “Why not teaching?”
– Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD
Teaching: Why Not?
The quality of an
education system
cannot exceed the
quality of its teachers.
Most people would ask “Why Teaching?” If you really want to be at the forefront of an education revolution, the question Jakes Gerwel Fellowship would like to ask you is “Why not teaching?”
– Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD
The quality of an
education system
cannot exceed the
quality of its
teachers.
Most people would ask “Why Teaching?” If you really want to be at the forefront of an education revolution, the question Jakes Gerwel Fellowship would like to ask you is “Why not teaching?”
– Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD
Become a fellow
Are you currently in your 3rd year at university or a graduate under the age of 30 years old? If so, Jakes Gerwel Fellowship has a mission for you to tackle one of the biggest megatrends of your generation.
We are inviting you to be at the forefront of solving some of the most significant educational challenges in South Africa.
About us
The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship (JGF) selects newly qualified and novice teachers with gateway, scarce subject, or phase specialisations, and who demonstrate a passion for teaching and entrepreneurial leadership competencies. Through a two-year Professional teacher Induction Programme, JGF supports the advancement, expertise, and resilience of these teachers to retain them in the education system and their continued impact on schooling.
Vision
As expert teachers, educational leaders and social entrepreneurs, Jakes Gerwel Fellows are at the forefront of solving the most pressing educational challenges, and in so doing, improve schools in South Africa.
Mission
Jakes Gerwel Fellowship selects newly qualified teachers who have gateway, scarce subject, or phase specialisations, and who demonstrate a passion for teaching and entrepreneurial leadership competencies. Through a two-year induction programme, JGF supports the advancement, expertise, and resilience of these teachers to retain them in the education system and their continued impact on schooling.
About us
Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is a full university scholarship that provides extensive mentoring and leadership development for top learners with a passion for teaching and education. At the heart of what we do is nurturing expert teacher who embrace innovation and can lead the kind of change that our educational sector so desperately requires. In short, we want to make the strongest possible case and provide the greatest possible support for our best students to become our best teachers.
Mission
Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is an aspirational fellowship which identifies high potential students who, through financial support, high quality teacher education and professional induction, become expert teachers, educational leaders and social entrepreneurs who will lead system change to achieve quality education for all learners.
About us
The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship (JGF) selects newly qualified and novice teachers with gateway, scarce subject, or phase specialisations, and who demonstrate a passion for teaching and entrepreneurial leadership competencies. Through a two-year Professional teacher Induction Programme, JGF supports the advancement, expertise, and resilience of these teachers to retain them in the education system and their continued impact on schooling.
Mission
Jakes Gerwel Fellowship selects newly qualified teachers who have gateway, scarce subject, or phase specialisations, and who demonstrate a passion for teaching and entrepreneurial leadership competencies. Through a two-year induction programme, JGF supports the advancement, expertise, and resilience of these teachers to retain them in the education system and their continued impact on schooling.