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  • Posted: Feb 1, 2025
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    Nova Pioneer Education Group is a Pan-African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills. We established Nova Pioneer because we believe education should pre...
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    Aftercare Assistant (Paulshof)

    About the Role

    • We are looking for an Aftercare Assistant for grades 000 to grade 4. Aftercare Assistants support the running of the after school programme during school term (~4-5 hours / day) as well during school holidays (~8 hours / day).

    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    • Take initiative and act decisively
    • Take responsibility for the care and safety of our children
    • Conduct diligent and responsible monitoring of all students at the aftercare
    • Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times
    • Run daily activities for the children according to our educational approach
    • Liaise with parents
    • Participate in relevant professional development
    • Manage behaviour of learners according to the Nova Pioneer philosophy of culture and behaviour
    • Help to maintain a neat and organised aftercare area
    • Attend school functions
    • Report to supervisor any problem which may occur with the children
    • Participate in dismissal procedures at the end of aftercare, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult
    • Ensure a professional, friendly and cordial relationship the both learners and parents
    • Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere
    • Participate in Open Days
    • Perform additional duties as assigned by the School Leader according to the school’s needs

    Aftercare Assistants are supported by the Aftercare Manager, who partners with them in their growth journey - providing feedback and coaching. 

    About You

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    • ECD Certificate / Currently studying towards Bachelor’s degree in Education or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Ideal
    • You should live close distance to the school (Advantageous) 
    • Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English
    • 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 student-centered learning
    • You are a team player  and you enjoy  group problem solving
    • You are adept at using technology 

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    School Tech Coordinator (Boksburg)

    • Nova Pioneer is looking for a savvy Tech Coordinator. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is great at organizing in-house IT processes, receiving and scheduling IT support requests, maintaining the technology equipment, testing and reconditioning equipment for redeployment, tracking tech supplies and services, and all things tech-related. 

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    • This position reports to the School Leader/Dean of Operations responsible for supporting the School Leadership Team, managing the IT helpdesk at the school campus and enforcing its existing policy, and other functional teams at the school in the planning, development and implementation of all technology-related projects related to academic systems, residential life, sports activities, and school-based events.

    Your responsibilities include:

    Tech Asset Management

    • Shall be fully responsible and accountable for the management of student Chromebooks or laptops where applicable. This includes the day to day management of the student Chromebooks / laptops check-in and check-out process, the provision of a detailed monthly report showing the device cont for (Chromebooks, projectors, chargers, speakers, earsets count, device condition, HDMI cables) for the purpose of general management, launch planning, insurance or other
    • Maintaining an accurate inventory record of school equipment. Managing and tracking the IT/Tech assets while ensuring safe storage. Keeping an up-to-date inventory of the IT/Tech assets.
    • Ensure all teachers sign the asset management document and ensure safe storage of the paperwork
    • Collect classroom tech assets from class teachers at the end of every term.
    • To support the central Global Tech team with the management of the teacher’s Chromebooks / Laptops.

    Team Professional Development

    • Conduct,  facilitate and /or support teammate Tech or role onboarding and offboarding in collaboration with Talent and the central Global Academic support or Global Tech Team
    • Conduct teacher Professional Development (PD) on the use and care of tech assets termly.
    • Attending teacher PD on a regular basis. 
    • Creating and running professional development experiences for teammates on tech. 
    • Run tech capacity-building training sessions for different functions at the school (academic and non-academic) at least termly to enhance their job productivity. 

    Tech Maintenance and Troubleshooting

    • Be the first point of contact to users (students, parents, and teammates) when troubleshooting Tech related issues via the school's helpdesk and where necessary escalate the more technical issues that require in-depth problem solving to the central Global Tech Team.
    • Resolving and responding to helpdesk tickets within laid out IT SLA timelines
    • Troubleshooting the classroom projectors, speakers, and HDMI failures. Ensuring any such issues are resolved proactively and constantly keep the affected stakeholders updated on the issues and progress made in resolving them. 

    Student Information System Support

    • Support the administration of the school’s Student Information System (SIS /EdAdmin) with respect to software updates, troubleshooting, User passwords reset, etc
    • Support on SASAMs submissions: - Updating the related software (SASAMS, Valistractor, etc), training & supporting the Admin Assistants and the school teams on SASAMs submissions. 
    • Support the school with Termly reports submissions (correct report formats, accompanying letters, school leader’s signatures, etc).
    • To support the school teams in logging in external support tickets
    • Support the school leadership team or the central Global Academic Support team to conduct Academic year roll-over & Term roll-over responsibilities

    Printing Management

    • Supporting teammates with accessing printing services by ensuring connectivity to the printer is always available e.g. Onboard and offboard teammates on the print management software, manage printing access e.g. issuance of printing codes, user password resets, etc.
    • Support and collaborate with the central Global Tech Team with the onsite diagnosis of printing service outages and participate as guided in the resolution of such issues.
    • Receive technicians from contract service providers as needed to carry out maintenance or repair tasks and communicate to the relevant stakeholders any progress updates
    • Liaise/support the central Global Tech on printing toner procurement, stock management, and replacements
    • Liaise/support the central Global Tech on managing the usage & maintenance of the printers

    Internet Network Management

    • Troubleshooting all internet issues. Ensuring any such issues are resolved proactively and constantly keep the affected stakeholders updated on the issues and progress made in resolving them. 
    • Receive technicians from contract service providers as needed to carry out maintenance or repair tasks and communicate out to the relevant stakeholders progress updates
    • Conduct an ongoing school network security posture monitoring and reporting any occurring incidences.
    • Troubleshooting and regular inspection of printers, routers, switches, CCTV cameras, access, points, and computer hardware and software components.

    Supporting Academics and Learning Programs 

    • Ensure that the appropriate set-up of hardware e.g. student laptops, headsets, and software necessary in running successful online testing sessions or any other school curriculum lesson/activity that requires the use of student hardware and software as guided by the school leadership team ie. NWEA MAP tests
    • Supporting teachers in running heavy computer/technology aided lessons.
    • Support the school leadership team or the central Global Academic Support team to generate student report cards pdfs test versions and share them with the concerned teachers to enable them to resolve any gaps before they are published to families at the end of each term. 
    • Support academic teams with Tech needs for school events - parent, student, and teacher events (Microphone, PA system, etc.)

    Any other duties assigned by your manager

    • From time to time, execute any other duties as assigned by your manager

    ABOUT YOU

    Required qualifications:

    • A complete diploma/degree in an IT-related field
    • You have a minimum of 2 years of technical experience (experience in IT support is an added advantage)
    • You have proficient knowledge of computer networks and can troubleshoot network-related issues
    • You are able to demonstrate competence and comfort with PC/Linux/Mac-based computer systems
    • You have strong organizational skills and can handle many projects at the same time with minimal supervision
    • You are always putting yourself in other people's shoes - your natural empathy, curiosity, and people reading skills help you understand your team and students/customer better than most people around you
    • Highly proficient in the following skills; Data management, Use of excel, Project management, Team-oriented thinking, Vendor relationship management experience and Procurement experience.

    Competencies and character:

    • You have a passion for a career in technology
    • You pay attention to detail and work with high accuracy
    • Proficient and able to demonstrate competence and comfort with 
      • Network software configuration
      • Print server management and implementation
      • Firewall and server security management
      • Cabling and physical network maintenance
      • Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 desktop administration
      • Onsite and remote helpdesk support
      • GSuite Applications use and administration
    • You are a thoughtful planner with ability to multi-task, take initiative, prioritise effectively, and deliver for multiple stakeholders according to tight deadlines
    • You are results-driven, you, move fast and take ownership of your work
    • Having a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
    • You are a great communicator. You are able to provide a clear and effective written communication (email and letters) and verbal communication.
    • You enjoy working with and collaborating with others

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    FET Phase Mathematics Teacher - Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, Secondary School (Midrand)

    • Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Further Education and Training (FET) Phase Mathematics teacher (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels) to teach secondary school grades at our Midrand secondary school in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

    About the role

    • We are looking for an exceptional Mathematics Teacher (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels) at Ormonde Secondary School. Resident teachers lead instruction and planning for subject or grade level classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Resident teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey by observing lessons, providing feedback, and coaching. Resident teachers support and mentor-apprentice teachers.  

    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    • Deliver exceptional, real-world, enquiry-based Mathematics lessons that align with the Cambridge Mathematics curriculum requirements
    • Prepare students to sit for IGCSE, AS, and A-level exams.
    • Design rigorous lesson plans
    • Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
    • Observe, coach and be a model teacher for new 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 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 occasional morning, evening, and weekend events

    About You

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or a similar degree plus Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is ideal. We are also open to candidates who have a Bachelors of Education degree with a focus on teaching Mathematics at the senior school level
    • You have taken Maths major to the third year level at university
    • You have taught Maths at the senior school level (Grade 8 - 12 experience) for at least 2 years 
    • Experience and/or understanding of Cambridge or IEB curriculum objectives ideal
    • SACE registered
    • Ability 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-centred 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

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    Senior Phase History Teacher (Midrand Secondary)

    • Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar  History Teacher to teach Senior Phase (Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level) at Midrand Secondary. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher to empower students using an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century and be apart of building a foundation in a new school.

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    • We are looking for an exceptional History Teacher to start in February 2025. Resident teachers lead instruction and planning for subject or grade level classrooms and are responsible for driving a rigorous, enquiry-based learning environment the Nova Pioneer way. Resident teachers are supported by Deans of Instruction who partner with them in their growth journey by observing lessons, providing feedback and coaching. Resident teachers support and mentor apprentice teachers. See below to learn more about the teaching model at Nova Pioneer.

    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    • Design rigourous, enquiry-based lesson plans.
    • Prepare students to sit IGCSE, AS and A-level exams.
    • Deliver impactful and engaging enquiry-based lessons supported by technology to enhance instructional delivery
    • Observe, coach and be a model teacher for new 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 occasional morning, evening and weekend events

    ABOUT YOU

    • A Bachelor’s Degree with History as a Major or PGCE is required.
    • SACE registered
    • 2 - 3 years of teaching History experience 
    • Ability 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

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