BEd (Senior and FET Phase) at University of Fort Hare

The BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching) is an initial comprehensive qualification for educators in schools teaching grades 7 – 10 as it makes provision for integration of academic school-related subjects and educational subjects for teacher preparation in both the Senior Phase Further.

Minimum Requirements

Matric passes meeting requirements for Bachelor’s degree.

Subject Requirements

English Home Language / First Additional Language Other Language 2 Relevant subjects of specialization
Life Orientation
One subject
Two subjects

What are the aims of the FET?

“The mission of FET is to foster intermediate to high-level skills, lay the foundation for HE, facilitate the transition from school to work, develop well-educated, autonomous citizens and provide opportunities for lifelong learning through the articulation of learning programmes.

How much do senior phase teachers earn in South Africa?

Qualified teachers, typically those with a four-year degree and REQV 14, earn between a minimum of R278 000 and up to R618 000.

Senior teachers on REQV 13 earn between a minimum of R330 000 to R465 000, while those on the REQV 14, earn between R330 000 to R618 000.

What kind of teachers get paid the most?

Library technician.

Special education teacher.

Elementary school teacher.

English as a second language teacher.

Health educator.

High school teacher.

Guidance counselor.

Learning and development coordinator.