Afrikaans (Second Language) Graduate Apprentice Teacher, Secondary School (Ormonde) at Nova Pioneer

ABOUT THE ROLE

• We are looking for a Graduate Apprentice Teacher to teach Afrikaans to grades 8 - 10. Second language teachers lead instruction of their language across multiple grades and classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Apprentice teachers are supported by Resident teachers and Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey - observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
• Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
• Infuse joy and passion for learning into lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize it
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress. Use assessment data to adjust instructional content and delivery techniques accordingly
• Attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
• Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
• Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences
• Contribute to and participate in co-curricular programming for at least one activity in the course of a term
• Participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees, fulfil supervision duties as assigned including some morning, evening and weekend events.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree with Afrikaans specialisation + enrolled for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• You will not be a qualified teacher in 2023
• You are specialising in Senior Phase NOT Foundation Phase and/ or Intermediate phase 
• SACE registered
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the language of instruction (Afrikaans)
• Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
• Ability to lead a classroom independently
• You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
• You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the  specific age group that you teach
• You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
• You are a team player  and you enjoy group problem solving
• You are adept at using technology for instruction