Substitute Teachers - Senior School (Grade 8 - 12) at Nova Academies

About the Role
We are looking for Substitute Teachers who can teach at our various South Africa-based schools across a range of grades from time to time. Substitute teachers will fill in when teachers are unable to deliver classes due to sickness or annual leave, etc. All of our teachers are responsible for leading instruction and driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Substitute teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• 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
• Where applicable, attend weekly feedback meetings with Deans and learning designers to enhance teaching practices
• Substitute teachers are encouraged to participate in opportunities for professional growth including daily team meetings and reflections, weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and organisation wide learning and reflection
• Where appropriate, communicate with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• SACE registered
• Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage, especially in the subject you will be teaching (for applicable grades)
• You are able to lead a classroom independently
• You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
• You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
• You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the  specific age group that you teach
• You are a team player and you enjoy  group problem solving
• You are adept at using technology for instruction