Current Openings at Nova Pioneer

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• 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, fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some morning, evening and weekend events

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• High School/ ECD Certificate /or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Ideal
• Over 2 years of professional experience working a nursery school or pre primary primary setting 
• Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
• Ability to lead a classroom independently, with professional experience in a classroom

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Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Design and deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
• Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentice Teachers
• 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
• Meet at least twice a term with the Learning Design team to discuss curriculum
• Be capable of designing their own creative and impactful lessons based on the Nova Pioneer learning model.
• 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, fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some morning, evening and weekend events

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) -  preferably with Setswana as a major teaching subject or as a First Language.
• SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application
• Experience in teaching Setswana
• Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
• Must have over 2 years of experience teaching Setswana in a professional classroom setting (practicals excluded)

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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

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) -  (Foundation Phase)
• SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application
• Understand child development and exhibit a sound understanding of play-based learning
• Experience in Reggio Emilio would be an added advantage
• Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in a classroom (practicals included)

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Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Work closely with learning designers to design impactful lessons
• Design and deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
• Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentice Teachers
• 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, fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some morning, evening and weekend events

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) -  (Intermediate phase)
• SACE registered (Kindly provide registration number and certificate in application
• Classroom experience teaching Mathematics Intermediate Phase
• Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge curriculum objectives would be an advantage
• Ability to lead a classroom independently, with experience in a classroom (practicals included)

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Key responsibilities for the role include

Curriculum Design:

• Develop comprehensive and challenging lesson plans aligned with AS and A-level Physics and Chemistry syllabi.
• Stay abreast of changes in curriculum requirements and examination standards.

Advanced Instruction:

• Provide advanced instruction in Physics and Chemistry to AS and A-level students.
• Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and independent research.
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly growing organisation.

Assessment and Examination Preparation: 

• Deliver exceptional, real-world, enquiry-based Physics and Chemistry lessons that align with the Cambridge curriculum.
• Prepare students to sit IGCSE, AS, and A-level exams.
• Create and administer assessments to gauge student understanding and progress.
• Prepare students for AS and A-level examinations, including developing effective exam strategies.
• Ensure rigorous moderation of assessment
• Coach teachers in effective instruction and assessment
• Ensure alignment in curriculum delivery over multiple campuses

Individual Support: 

• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons and so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence.  
• Offer additional support to students who may need extra assistance or challenges.
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance student learning and performance.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.

Classroom Management: 

• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and teachers and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.

Parent and Stakeholder Communication: 

• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress and performance.
• Collaborate with school administrators and attend parent-teacher conferences

Professional Development:

• Stay informed about advancements in Physics and Chemistry education.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching and management skills.

Extracurricular Involvement: 

• Support and lead extracurricular activities related to Physics and Chemistry, such as science clubs or competitions.

Technology Involvement: 

• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and relevant Bachelors of Education Degree in Teaching.
• Strictly 3+ years of teaching experience.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication to the leadership team
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback

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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
• Observe, coach and be a model teacher for Apprentices teachers
• 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 internalise 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 email, 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 in Education or Bachelor’s Degree + Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• 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-centred learning
• You are a team player and you enjoy group problem solving
• You are adept at using technology for instruction