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Becoming a teacher requires dedication, commitment and the willingness to help our future generation reach their full potential and grow into well-adjusted adults. Those who are devoted to, and enthusiastic about this career, will find it tremendously worthwhile and rewarding.

Qualifications Needed

The traditional way of becoming a teacher is to follow a three-year degree at a university or technikon (for example, a Bachelor of Arts degree). This can be followed with a one-year certificate in education, for example, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE) in a Department or Faculty or School of education. The degree courses should include permitted teaching subjects. Another route is to follow a four-year Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) ? this will qualify a person as a primary or high school teacher. Salary structures for teachers vary considerably according to different levels based on education, experience and rank. Professional Council for Educators All educators have to be members of the South African Council for Educators (SACE). The SACE Act no.31 of 2000 mandates SACE to provide for the registration of all educators. The Act explains the importance of registration for those in the teaching profession, as it categorically states that no person is permitted to practise as an educator unless he/she is registered with the Council. The SACE is a professional council that aims to enhance the image and status of the teaching profession, and to promote the ongoing development of educators and their professional conduct. The SACE has three core functions: ? To provide for the registration of educators; ? To promote the professional development of educators; ? To set, maintain and protect ethical and professional standards.

Towards Excellence in Education

Registration Educators employed at public schools, recognised independent schools, further education and training institutions, adult learning centres, ECD practitioners with NQF level 4 and above, and office-based educators are all expected to register with the SACE. Educators must always provide certified copies of their qualifications when registering. This includes a minimum post-matric teacher education qualification of three years; a twoyear certificate in teacher education for the pre-primary phase; or any other qualification recognised by the council for purposes of registration. A once-off registration fee of R60 is required from the teachers, as well as a monthly levy of R5. Professional development The SACE?s professional development division promotes, develops and maintains a professional image; advises the minister on matters relating to the education and training of educators; researches and develops a professional development policy; and promotes the in-service training of all educators. The Division has a number of professional development programmes and it is working jointly with the Department of Education to implement the new national policy framework on teacher education and development in South Africa. Ethical and professional standards The purpose of the legal affairs and ethics Division of the SACE is to ensure that educators do not breach the Code of Professional Ethics for educators; to protect the dignity of the profession and to revise the code on a continuous basis. Its core objectives are to enforce, maintain and implement the Code of professional Ethics for educators in the country. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: The Professional Development Manager (Ella Mokgalane) South African Council for Educators, Private Bag x127, CENTURION, 0046 012-663-0424/2045 (tel) ? 012-663-4944 (fax) ella.mokgalane@sace.org.za ? www.sace.org.za

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